The diagnosis of schizophrenia in the DSM-5 requires that at least two features of the disorder be present and that at least one of these features should include the cardinal symptoms of delusions, hallucinations, or disorganized speech.

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This is correct according to the DSM-5 criteria for diagnosing schizophrenia. At least two of the following features must be present: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior, or negative symptoms (i.e. diminished emotional expression or avolition). Additionally, at least one of these features must include delusions, hallucinations, or disorganized speech.

The Diagnosis of Schizophrenia in the DSM-5 Requires That at Least