TYPES OF HALLUCINATIONS Flashcards

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What are delusions of grandeur?

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  • A type of delusion in which one has an inflated sense of
  • Importance, power, knowledge, abilities or identity.

(thinking you’re famous or have extraordinary talents)

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What are delusions of reference?

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  • 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)

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What are delusions of persecution?

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  • 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)

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