A student who missed a class because he was sick has photocopied some class notes, but the top of one page is missing, so he cannot find the name of the disorder. The notes concern a severe form of psychopathology in which personality seems to disintegrate, thought and perception are distorted, and emotions are blunted. The class notes must be related to ________ disorder.

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The description matches symptoms of schizophrenia, which is characterized by a disintegration of the personality, distorted thought and perception, and blunted emotions.  Approximately 2 million U.S. adults have experienced the symptoms of schizophrenia. When someone experiences schizophrenia, thinking becomes illogical, hallucinations often occur, delusions are common, language may become incoherent, emotions may be flat, and psychomotor behavior may be disorganized. Deteriorated functioning is likely in work and interpersonal relationships as the person with schizophrenia becomes emotionally detached and socially withdrawn.

A Student Who Missed a Class Because He Was Sick