What is the term used to explain the condition in which a patient perceives that his/her face is distorted and his/her legs have become short?

Correct option is C

Ans. (c) Depersonalisation
Sol. Depersonalisation is a condition where a person experiences a feeling of detachment from their own body or thoughts. The individual may feel that their body parts or appearance, like their face or legs, are distorted or altered.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Hallucination – Incorrect. Hallucination involves perceiving something that is not present, like hearing voices or seeing things, but does not involve a distorted sense of one's body.
· (b) Illusion – Incorrect. An illusion is a misperception of something that actually exists, but it doesn't refer to the subjective distortion of one’s body or self.
· (c) Depersonalisation – Correct answer. Depersonalisation involves feeling disconnected from oneself, often leading to perceptions of distorted body image.
· (d) Denationalisation – Incorrect. Denationalisation refers to the loss of a sense of national identity or connection, not a bodily perception disorder.