TYPES OF HALLUCINATIONS Flashcards
1
Q
Name 3 types of hallucionations?
A
- Persecutory
- Grandiose
- Delusions of reference
2
Q
What are delusions of grandeur?
A
- A type of delusion in which one has an inflated sense of idenitity, importance, power or knowledge.
(thinking you’re famous or have extraordinary talents)
3
Q
What are delusions of reference?
A
- A type of delusion in which a person believes
- Ordinary events, objects or actions of others
- Have special or personal significance directed at them.
(thinking a T.V show is sending you a secret message)
4
Q
What are delusions of persecution?
A
- A type of delusions in which a person believes
- They’re being harrassed, threatened or conspired against by others.
- Even though there is no evidence to support these beliefs.
(Thinking someone is plotting or spying on them or putting poison in their food)