Which of the following is NOT typically a core symptom of psychotic disorders?

• A. Delusions
• B. Disorganized thinking
• C. Obsessive-compulsive symptoms
• D. Hallucinations

Answer: (C)

The main idea being tested is which symptom is not typically a defining feature of psychotic disorders. Classic signs of psychosis include delusions, disorganized thinking, and hallucinations—these reflect a breakdown in reality testing and perception. Obsessive-compulsive symptoms, on the other hand, come from OCD and related anxiety disorders. They involve intrusive thoughts and ritualized behaviors aimed at reducing anxiety, not a direct disruption of reality testing. They can occur alongside a psychotic disorder, but they’re not central to what defines psychosis. So, obsessive-compulsive symptoms are not typically core features of psychotic disorders, which is why this option is the best answer.