Peter often exhibits strange behavior. He sometimes seems to be under the impression that he is the mayor of New York City, and often can be seen muttering to himself. Peter is most likely to be diagnosed with what kind of disorder?

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Peter's symptoms, such as the delusion that he is the mayor and muttering to himself, are characteristic of schizophrenia - a severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. Personality disorder and anxiety disorder do not usually present with these symptoms, and dissociative disorder involves a disruption in a person's conscious awareness or identity, which is not reflected in Peter's behavior as described.

Peter Often Exhibits Strange Behavior