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dissociative identity disorder

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disorder when a person has multiple personalities

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schizophrenia and symptoms

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psychotic disorder marked by delusions, hallucinations, inappropriate behavior
-o	Bizarre delusions
o	Hallucinations
o	Disorganized speech
o	Inappropriate behaviour
o	Impaired cognitive abilities
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factors for schizophrenia 5

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o Genetic predispositions
o Structural brain abnormalities
o Neurotransmitter abnormalities
o Prenatal problems or birth complications
o Adolescent abnormalities in brain development

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psychosis

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an extreme mental disturbance involving distorted perceptions and irrational behavior

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