This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, Subject name: Psychiatry
The term "Dementia praecox" was coined by 
Select and explain. 
A. Freud, B. Bleuler, C. Kraepelin, D. Schneider
C: Kraepelin
Answer: C: Kraepelin 
Explanation: Although earlier descriptions of schizophrenia-like illness are recorded in the literature (such as in Ayurveda; Kahlbaum's description of catatonia; Hecker's description of hebephrenia), the scientific study of the disorder began with the description of dementia praecox by Emil Kraepelin. Ref: A Sho Textbook of Psychiatry, Niraj Ahuja, 7th Edition, pg. no. 54