_____ is a severe psychological disorder that is characterized by highly disordered, psychotic thought processes.

A) Social anxiety disorder
B) Anorexia nervosa
C) Generalized anxiety disorder
D) Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by distorted thinking, perceptions, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Psychotic Thought Processes

Refers to patterns of thinking that are severely disrupted, often characterized by delusions or hallucinations, and are typical in various psychotic disorders.

Psychological Disorder

A condition characterized by patterns of thought, feeling, or behavior that leads to distress, impaired functioning, or both.