This mental illness, classified by Emil Kraepelin in 1887, is characterized by persistent disorders in the perception or expression of reality. A person who suffers from this disease may have delusions, hallucinations, disorganized or catatonic behavior.
- Autism
- Huntingtons Disease
- Schizophrenia
- Dementia
Answer
The correct answer is C) Schizophrenia.
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