Which of the following is a psychotic disorder marked by delusions,hallucinations,disorganized and incoherent speech,inappropriate behavior,and cognitive impairments?
A)schizophrenia
B)psychopathic personality disorder
C)dissociative identity disorder
D)bipolar disorder

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Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder that is characterized by delusions (false beliefs), hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not there), disorganized and incoherent speech, inappropriate behavior, and cognitive impairments. Psychopathic personality disorder is a personality disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior and a lack of empathy or remorse. Dissociative identity disorder is a dissociative disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states. Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by episodes of mania and depression. While bipolar disorder can involve symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations during manic episodes, it is not primarily characterized by such symptoms as schizophrenia is.

Which of the Following Is a Psychotic Disorder Marked by Delusions,hallucinations,disorganized