Psychotic Disorders — MCQs

A 70-year-old male presents with a history of auditory hallucinations and third-person auditory hallucinations. He has no prior history of similar problems. What is the most likely diagnosis?

False sense of perception without any external object or stimulus is known as:

A person falsely perceives that his close friend has been replaced by an exact double. This phenomenon is referred to as:

A 22-year-old unmarried man presents with a two-week history of sudden onset of third-person hallucinations. He has become suspicious of his family members and reports decreased sleep and appetite. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Grimacing and Mannerism is characteristic of which subtype of Schizophrenia?

A 30-year-old unmarried woman of average socio-economic background believes that her boss is secretly in love with her. She calls him at odd hours and writes love letters to him despite his serious warnings not to do so. She maintains this belief despite contradictions from family members and his denials. However, she is able to manage her daily activities as before. She is most likely suffering from which psychiatric disorder?

Schizophrenia is caused by overactivity in which of the following dopaminergic systems?

A 41-year-old woman is convinced that management has denied her promotion by preparing false reports about her competence and forging her signature on sensitive documents to convict her. She files a police complaint and requests security, but continues to attend work and manage her household. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Catatonia is most commonly seen with which of the following psychiatric conditions?

Which one of the following is NOT considered a first-rank symptom of schizophrenia?