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The Term Representing Disorders That Involve Loss of Touch with Reality

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The term representing disorders that involve loss of touch with reality and are typified by bizarre behaviors, hallucinations, and beliefs, and are generally severe in nature is ______.


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Ritualistic Behavior

Repetitive actions performed in a particular order, often associated with religious, cultural, or psychological practices to achieve a sense of security or control.

Obsessive-Compulsive

A disorder characterized by uncontrollable, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that an individual feels the urge to repeat.

Somatoform

Relating to a group of psychological disorders in which a patient experiences physical symptoms that are inconsistent with or cannot be fully explained by any underlying medical condition.

Anxiety

is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, which can interfere with daily activities if excessively intense.

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