The term "schizophrenia" refers to

A) a tendency toward ritualistic behavior.
B) a split between the intellect and the emotions.
C) an inability to inhibit emotional outbursts.
D) an alternation between two or more personalities.

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder that affects a person's thinking, feeling, and behavior, leading to hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.

Ritualistic Behavior

Repetitive actions performed in a specific manner, often with symbolic significance or as part of a routine, sometimes observed in religious or daily activities and in certain disorders.

Emotions

Complex psychophysiological experiences of an individual's state of mind as interacting with biochemical and environmental influences.