Serious mental disorders that cause individuals to be out of touch with reality and thus unable to cope with the demands of everyday living are called ________.

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Psychoses refer to serious mental disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe depression that cause individuals to lose touch with reality and can impair their ability to function in daily life. Anomies refer to a breakdown in social norms and values while atavists and recidivists refer to individuals who exhibit criminal behavior.

Serious Mental Disorders That Cause Individuals to Be Out of Touch