Final answer:
Psychotic symptoms are not typical of anxiety disorders. They are common in schizophrenia, may appear in delusional disorders, and can sometimes present in severe mood disorders, but anxiety disorders are primarily marked by excessive worry and fear. The correct answer is option: d. anxiety disorders.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student has asked which of these does not typically feature psychotic symptoms: schizophrenia, delusional disorders, severe mood disorders, or anxiety disorders. It is important to understand that psychotic symptoms are characterized by hallucinations (such as hearing voices) and delusions (false beliefs).
While psychotic symptoms are a hallmark of schizophrenia and can occur in delusional disorders as well as severe mood disorders like major depression or bipolar disorder, they are not typical features of anxiety disorders.
Anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and panic disorder, are primarily characterized by excessive worry, fear, and behavioral disturbances, without the delusions or hallucinations that characterize psychosis.