The class of disorders that are marked by delusions, hallucinations, disorganised speech and deterioration of adaptive behaviour is known as

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The class of disorders described are the symptoms of schizophrenia, making option C the correct answer. Option A (anxiety disorders) is characterized by excessive and persistent fear and worry, but does not necessarily involve delusions, hallucinations, or disorganised speech. Option B (personality disorders) involves pervasive patterns of problematic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that cause distress, but does not necessarily involve the specific symptoms listed. Option D (dissociative disorders) involve disruptions in memory, consciousness, and identity, but again, not necessarily including the symptoms listed.

The Class of Disorders That Are Marked by Delusions, Hallucinations