Assertion: delusion | /r/HasProperty | maintained
Facets:
value: despite contradictory evidence
type: OTHER
value: firmly
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: A delusion is an idiosyncratic belief or impression that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by what is generally accepted as reality or rational argument, typically a symptom of mental disorder.
text: Thus, delusions are maintained despite contradictory evidence because the process of engaging with that contrary information is surprising to the patient, engages prediction error, and reminds the patient of his or her delusion, strengthening it (Corlett et al, 2009); this has been observed clinically (Milton et al., 1978; Simpson & Done, 2002).