When Bleuler Coined the Term "Schizophrenia," the Kind of Split

question 48

Multiple Choice

When Bleuler coined the term "schizophrenia," the kind of split he believed was central to the disorder was ________

• A) a division of personality within the person.
• B) a divergence between the person's chronological age and his or her intellectual performance.
• C) an inability to make an intimate connection with other people.
• D) a break with reality.

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Definitions:

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