Question

A psychosis arising from an advanced stage of syphilis, in which the disease attacks brain cells, is called________.

A. Korsakoff's syndrome.
B. delirium tremens.
C. schizotypal personality disorder.
D. general paresis.

Answer 1

Answer:

This type of psychosis is called D. General paresis.

Explanation:

A psychosis is a mental disorder in which a major global alteration to one's personality occurs and his/her perception of reality is altered as well.

General paresis is a type of psychosis which affects an individual's mental functions, consequence of the brain damage carried out by an untreated syphilis, which is an infections venereal disease.