Table 12.1 Types of Delusions Flashcards
1
Q
persecutory
A
believing that one is being singled out for the harm or prevented from making progress by others
2
Q
referential
A
a belief that events or circumstances that have no connection to you are somehow related to you
3
Q
grandiose
A
believing that one is a powerful or important person
4
Q
erotomanic
A
believing that another person desires you romantically
5
Q
nihilistic
A
the conviction that a major catastrophe will occur
6
Q
somatic
A
believing that the body is changing in unusual ways
7
Q
control
A
believing that another person, group, or external force controls your thoughts, feelings, impulses, or behavior
