Tyrone has been experiencing memory deficits, perceptual disturbances, and inability to recognize objects. He is also experiencing severe depression and mania. Why would Tyrone not qualify for the diagnosis of a cognitive disorder?

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Tyrone's symptoms are consistent with a cognitive disorder, but because he also has major depressive disorder with psychotic features, he would not receive a separate diagnosis for a cognitive disorder. The cognitive symptoms are likely due to his psychotic depression.

Tyrone Has Been Experiencing Memory Deficits, Perceptual Disturbances, and Inability