Test 1 Diagnosis of DD

Question 1

Criteria A

Answer 1

Duration
Delusions are present for at least 1 month
(List all Delusion types)
-> grandeur, reference, persecutory, jealous

Question 2

Criteria B

Answer 2

Criterion A of SZ has never been met
(No visual or auditory hallucinations, disorganized sx or neg sxs)
Can be presence of Tactile and/or Olfactory hallucinations-> If they are related to the delusions

Question 3

Criteria C

Answer 3

Apart from the impact of the delusion(s) or its ramifications, functioning is not markedly impaired and behavior is not markedly bizarre/odd

Question 4

Criteria D

Answer 4

Exclusion
Not due to another disorder or drugs

Question 5

Delusion of Grandeur

Answer 5

• Conviction of having great ability/talent
• May believe that they have a special relationship w a powerful/famous person
• May believe they are a famous figure
• May have religious content

Question 6

Delusion of Reference

Answer 6

False belief that random events, objects, behaviors of others have a particular significance to oneself

Question 7

Delusion of Persecution

Answer 7

Belief that they are being conspired against…
Usually tries to take legal action
May resort to violence if/when feel threatened

Question 8

Delusion of Jealousy

Answer 8

False belief that SO is unfaithful
Evidence is insignificant
Usually attempts an intervention
Jealousy stems from feelings of inadequacy

Question 9

Ideas of Reference

Answer 9

Person who thinks something is referring to them but recognizes other possibilities