Assertion: paranoia's delusion | /r/HasProperty | false beliefs
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text: Delusions are false beliefs that the person thinks are real.
text: A delusion is a false belief or impression that is firmly held even though it’s contradicted by reality and what is commonly considered true.
text: * delusions (de-LOO-zhuns) are false beliefs that remain even in the face of proof that they are not true.
text: * delusions (de-LOO-zhuns) are false beliefs that remain even in the face of proof that they are not true.
text: Delusions are false beliefs that a person believes are true.﻿﻿ Previously referred to as paranoid disorder, delusions are characterized by episodes that are either bizarre (something beyond the realm of possibility) or non-bizarre (things that are within the realm of possibility).
text: As nouns the difference between delusion and paranoia is that delusion is a false belief that is resistant to confrontation with actual facts while paranoia is a psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution.
text: Other kinds of delusions are less common in dementia, such as delusions of grandeur, where there is the false belief that one has extra power or a higher position in society or the world.﻿﻿