Retreat from reality by hallucinations and delusions and by social withdrawal typically characterizes:
Correct answer: C. psychotic disorders
- A. somatoform disorders
- B. anxiety disorders
- C. psychotic disorders
- D. personality disorders
Explanation
Psychotic disorders are marked by impaired contact with reality, often including hallucinations, delusions, and social withdrawal. Anxiety, somatoform, and personality disorders do not characteristically centre on hallucinations and delusions.
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