Explain the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia as discussed in your textbook

What will be an ideal response?

1. Must include at least two symptoms from the list of positive symptoms, negative symptoms, and cognitive impairments; 2. the person must have significant social and/or occupational dysfunction; 3 . the first and second criteria must occur in the absence of any intellectual impairment; and 4. symptoms last at least 6 months.