Which of the following suggest a psychotic rather than an organic disorder?
ANSWER: (D) Lack of insightREF: Kaplan 9th ed p. 334Presenting symptoms of organic mental illnesses:Visual or auditory hallucinationComplex delusionsSoft neurological signsLoss of consciousnessMisidentificationHistory of head injuryConcurrent medical/neurological historyLack of insight is never seen in organic mental disease
Confusion
Complex delusions
Impairement of consciousness
Lack of insight
Brief Psychotic Disorder and Catatonia