AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Epidemiological studies on delusional disorder (DD) have shown that it is more frequent in women than in men. Women become ill later and the majority of them have lower social functioning at admission and more duration of the hospitalization.

Detailed explanation-2: -Females are more commonly affected with delusional disorder than males. The female-to-male ratio is approximately 2 to 1 (range: 1.18-3 to 1).

Detailed explanation-3: -Environmental/psychological: Evidence suggests that stress can trigger delusional disorder. Alcohol and drug abuse also might contribute to it. People who tend to be isolated, such as immigrants or those with poor sight and hearing, appear to be more likely to have delusional disorder.

Detailed explanation-4: -Causes and risk factors for delusional disorders The presence of a family member with schizophrenia or schizotypal personality disorder in the family increases one’s risk of developing delusional disorder. Risk Factors: Having increased age. Family history of schizophrenia or schizotypal personality disorder.

Detailed explanation-5: -Women and men are equally likely to develop psychosis. However, there are differences in the way the illness may affect women and men. While psychosis related to drug use is more common in men than in women, psychosis associated with mood changes or thyroid disease is more common in women.