Schizoaffective Disorder Requires an Uninterrupted Period of Illness During Which

Schizoaffective disorder requires an uninterrupted period of illness during which symptoms of schizophrenia Criterion A - delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior, negative symptoms such as diminished emotional expression or avolition) are present. Which of the following symptoms must be present to complete the diagnostic criteria for schizoaffective disorder?

A) A major depressive or manic episode
B) Hypomania during the lifetime of the illness
C) Symptoms due to the effects of a substance such as a drug of abuse or a medication
D) Anxiety episode, recurrent