Two patients are in the local mental hospital, one with the diagnosis of delusional disorder, the other with schizophrenia. What is the major difference between the two patients?

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The major difference between the two patients is that the content of the delusions in delusional disorder is not bizarre, and there is no social or occupational impairment except in areas related to the delusions. In contrast, patients with schizophrenia may have bizarre delusions, and they often experience significant social and occupational impairment. The other choices given are not accurate differences between delusional disorder and schizophrenia.

Two Patients Are in the Local Mental Hospital, One with the Diagnosis