Discussion: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders and Neurocognitive Disorder Schizophrenia, one of the most well-known psychotic disorders, is the diagnosis most people tend to associate with severe mental illness. Individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia may exhibit odd behaviors, experience hallucinations or delusions, and struggle in their interactions with others, including family members. Like many other psychiatric disorders, there are psychotic disorders that have overlapping characteristics, making it sometimes difficult to differentiate one from another. This week, you will examine the symptoms, distinguishing features, and possible etiology of the major psychotic disorders including but not limited to schizophrenia. Like many other categories of mental disorders, characteristics of psychotic disorders and neurocognitive disorders sometimes overlap and make it difficult to differentiate one from another. For this discussion, compare a disorder each from Schizophrenia Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders and Neurocognitive Disorders. To prepare: Review this week's readings. Focus on the information in the DSM listing the characteristics of Schizophrenia Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders and Neurocognitive Disorders. Notice the characteristics that are similar among all types of psychotic and neurocognitive disorders and those that are different. With these thoughts in mind: Post by Day 4 a comparison of similarities and differences between Schizophrenia Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders and Neurocognitive Disorders. Then, explain the factors that might make it difficult to diagnose these disorders. Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific citations and references from your readings and other relevant scholarly literature. Citations and references must be in APA format. See the BLACKBOARD grading rubric for more information.