A 23-year-old university student presents with a 1-year history of hearing voices commenting on his actions and believing that strangers are sending h...

Question

A 23-year-old university student presents with a 1-year history of hearing voices commenting on his actions and believing that strangers are sending him messages through the television. He has become socially withdrawn and his academic performance has declined. He has no mood symptoms or substance use. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia

Answer

Major depressive disorder with psychotic features

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Schizoaffective disorder

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Brief psychotic disorder

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Delirium

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Schizophrenia