Which of the following is a trait of psychosis?

Psychosis is characterized by a disconnection from reality, and one of the defining traits of this condition is the lack of insight into the distorted thoughts and perceptions experienced by the individual. When someone is experiencing psychosis, they typically are not aware that their beliefs or experiences do not align with reality, which impacts their ability to understand or accept that what they are experiencing is a product of their mental state.

A person with psychotic symptoms may have beliefs that are irrational or disconnected from reality, such as delusions or hallucinations, and usually do not recognize these as pathological. This lack of awareness distinguishes psychosis from other mental health conditions where insight may still be present.

In contrast, the other options reflect experiences or symptoms that are associated with different mental health conditions. For instance, extreme anxiety related to thoughts or images might be more aligned with anxiety disorders, while recognizing actions or thoughts as unhealthy suggests some level of insight typical in mood or anxiety disorders rather than psychosis. Flashbacks related to past trauma are commonly associated with post-traumatic stress disorder; they do not indicate a disconnection from reality but rather an involuntary re-experiencing of trauma.