Lawrence experienced delusions and hallucinations for two weeks and also had a manic episode following this two-week period.He continues to experience delusions and hallucinations.Lawrence will most likely receive a diagnosis of

A) mood disorder with psychotic features.
B) schizoaffective disorder.
C) shared psychotic disorder.
D) schizophrenia spectrum disorder.

Schizoaffective Disorder

Disorder in which individuals simultaneously experience schizophrenic symptoms (i.e., delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech and behavior, and/or negative symptoms) and mood symptoms meeting the criteria for a major depressive episode, a manic episode, or an episode of mixed mania/depression.

Mood Disorder

A category of mental disorders involving persistent disturbances in a person’s mood or emotional state.

Psychotic Features

Aspects of an individual's mental state that may include delusions, hallucinations, or thought disorders, often associated with certain psychiatric conditions.