To diagnose an illness as schizophrenia,DSM-5 requires that ________ be ruled out.

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To diagnose schizophrenia, other medical conditions that could cause similar symptoms must be ruled out, such as substance abuse, medication side effects, and other psychiatric disorders like bipolar disorder or major depression. Hallucinations and negative symptoms are symptoms of schizophrenia and should not be ruled out, while silly, child-like behaviors are not specific to schizophrenia and therefore not necessary to rule out for diagnosis.

To Diagnose an Illness as Schizophrenia,DSM-5 Requires That ________ Be