Order the spectrum of schizophrenic and other psychotic disorders as described by the DSM-5 on a gradient of psychopathology from least to most severe
1. ________ Delusional disorder
2. ________ Schizotypal personality disorder
3. ________ Schizophrenia
4. ________ Brief psychotic disorder
5. ________ Psychotic disorder associated with another medical condition
6. ________ Catatonic disorder associated with another medical condition
7. ________ Schizoaffective disorder
8. ________ Schizophreniform disorder
9. ________ Substance-induced psychotic disorder
The correct order is 2, 1, 9, 3, 5, 6, 8, 7, 4
Rationale: A spectrum of schizophrenic and other psychotic disorders has been identified in the DSM-5. These include (on a gradient of psychopathology from least to most severe): schizotypal personality disorder, delusional disorder, brief psychotic disorder, substance-induced psychotic disorder, psychotic disorder associated with another medical condition, catatonic disorder associated with another medical condition, schizophreniform disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and schizophrenia.
1. Schizotypal personality disorder
2. Delusional disorder
3. Brief psychotic disorder
4. Substance-induced psychotic disorder
5. Psychotic disorder associated with another medical condition
6. Catatonic disorder associated with another medical condition
7. Schizophreniform disorder
8. Schizoaffective disorder
9. Schizophrenia
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