Define the Following Terms

question 27

Short Answer

Define the following terms
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Definitions:

Schizophrenia

A chronic psychological disorder characterized by a disconnect among cognition, emotion, and behavior, resulting in distorted perceptions, improper feelings and actions, detachment from reality and interpersonal connections towards fantasy and illusion, accompanied by a feeling of psychic disintegration.

Subtypes

Distinctive categories within a classification system based on specific characteristics separating them from other categories within the same system.

Paranoid Subtype

A classification within certain mental disorders where the dominant symptom is paranoia or persistent delusions, particularly of persecution or grandeur.

Borderline Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by pervasive instability in moods, interpersonal relationships, self-image, and behavior, often leading to impulsive actions and problems in relationships.