The Swiss psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler coined the term "schizophrenia" to capture the essence of a disorder involving __________.

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Eugen Bleuler's term "schizophrenia" comes from the Greek words "schizo" meaning split and "phrenia" meaning mind. He used this term to describe a disorder characterized by a disintegration of mental functions, including thought, communication, and behavior. It is not related to multiple personalities or a division between good and bad selves, and while changes in behavior may occur, they are not the primary feature of the disorder.

The Swiss Psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler Coined the Term "Schizophrenia" to Capture