Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The schizophrenia spectrum refers to a range of psychotic disorders that share similar symptoms and characteristics with schizophrenia, but may have different durations, intensities, and specific features.
A personality disorder characterized by odd or eccentric behavior, unusual beliefs or magical thinking, and difficulties forming close relationships.
Brief Psychotic Disorder: A short-term psychotic episode that lasts for less than one month and is often triggered by extreme stress or trauma.
Schizoaffective Disorder: A condition that combines symptoms of both schizophrenia (such as hallucinations or delusions) and mood disorders (such as depression or mania).