Psychosis

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Idiom:

"Psychotic break"

Explanation:

Refers to a sudden and severe onset of psychotic symptoms, often accompanied by a loss of functioning and an inability to cope with reality.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Psychosis is the same as psychopathy or sociopathy.

Explanation:

Psychosis refers to a mental disorder characterized by a loss of contact with reality, while psychopathy or sociopathy refers to a personality disorder characterized by a lack of empathy, manipulative behavior, and antisocial tendencies. These two terms describe different conditions and should not be confused.