Arlene has suffered several episodes of major depression (at least 50% of the ti
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Question
Arlene has suffered several episodes of major depression (at least 50% of the time) since she was fired from her job two years ago. She has also suffered from recurrent hallucinations, delusions, and periods of disorientation and incoherent speech. These symptoms all seem related to her major depressive episodes. She is most likely suffering from _________.A. Schizophreniform disorder B. Schizotypal disorder C. Schizoaffective disorder D. A brief psychotic episode Arlene has suffered several episodes of major depression (at least 50% of the time) since she was fired from her job two years ago. She has also suffered from recurrent hallucinations, delusions, and periods of disorientation and incoherent speech. These symptoms all seem related to her major depressive episodes. She is most likely suffering from _________.
A. Schizophreniform disorder B. Schizotypal disorder C. Schizoaffective disorder D. A brief psychotic episode
A. Schizophreniform disorder B. Schizotypal disorder C. Schizoaffective disorder D. A brief psychotic episode
Explanation / Answer
Option C - Schizoaffective disorder
Symptoms : Hallucinations, Delusions, Disorganised speech, Disorganised behaviour and Depression