Psychoticism

Okay, kiddo. Have you ever heard the word "psychotic"? Well, it's a word for people who have a mental illness called psychosis. This means that they see, hear or believe things that are not really there, or have beliefs that are not true.

Now, when we talk about "psychoticism," we mean a personality trait that some people have. This means that they may have some of the same characteristics as people who are psychotic.

For example, people with high levels of psychoticism may be more likely to:

- Have unusual beliefs that other people don't share
- Have strange or vivid experiences, like seeing or hearing things that aren't there
- Be more impulsive or reckless
- Be less empathetic (which means they might not be able to understand how other people are feeling)

It's important to remember that having a high level of psychoticism doesn't mean someone is necessarily going to have a mental illness. It's simply a personality trait, and there are many factors that influence whether someone will develop a mental illness or not.

Does that make sense?