Paranoid Disorders Diagnostic Criteria

What is Paranoid Personality Disorder?

A pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others such that their motives are interpreted as malevolent, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts.

How many criteria must be met for a diagnosis of Paranoid Personality Disorder?

Four or more.

What disorders must Paranoid Personality Disorder not occur exclusively during?

Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depressive disorder with psychotic features, or another psychotic disorder.

What must not be attributable to Paranoid Personality Disorder?

The physiological effects of another medical condition.

What is a key characteristic of Delusional Disorder?

The presence of one (or more) delusions with a duration of 1 month or longer.

What criterion for schizophrenia has never been met in Delusional Disorder?

Criterion A for schizophrenia has never been met.

How are hallucinations related to delusions in Delusional Disorder?

Hallucinations, if present, are not prominent and are related to the delusional theme.

How does functioning appear in individuals with Delusional Disorder?

Functioning is not markedly impaired, and behavior is not obviously bizarre or odd.

What is the duration of manic or major depressive episodes in relation to delusional periods?

Manic or major depressive episodes, if they have occurred, have been brief relative to the duration of the delusional periods.