A therapist is evaluating a person who experienced catatonia, disorganized speech, restricted affect, avolition, and social withdrawal for the past two months. This has led to impairment in the person's personal life and at work. Does this patient meet the diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia?
A) No, the person must also experience delusions or hallucinations.
B) No, the person must experience symptoms for at least six months or more.
C) No, the presence of restricted affect and avolution suggest a diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder.
D) Yes, the person meets the diagnostic criteria.
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