Which statement correctly describes the schizotypal personality disorder?
a. Psychotic behavior will require a long hospitalization.
b. There may be misinterpretation of events but not psychosis.
c. There is greater personality disorganization than in schizophrenia.
d. The patient will be outgoing, actively seeking interactions with others.
ANS: B
Patients with schizotypal personality disorder may have problems thinking and accurately perceiving events, but symptoms of psychosis such as delusional thinking and hallucinations will be absent. Personality disorganization is greater in schizophrenia. Psychosis will require longer hospitalization. Patients with schizotypal personality disorder are not generally out-going and social.
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