The major difference between delusional disorder and schizophrenia is that clients with delusional disorder exhibit which of the following characteristics?
A) Delusions caused by a mental disorder
B) Catatonic stupor
C) Bizarre delusions
D) No sustained hallucinations
Ans: D
According to DSM-IV-TR criteria, delusional disorder is differentiated from schizophrenia in that clients with delusional disorder do not have prominent or sustained hallucinations. The delusions are not due to any other mental disorder. Catatonic stupor does not occur in delusional disorders. Bizarre delusions occur in schizophrenia.
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