AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

SCHIZOPHRENIA

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What is the What is the difference between a delusion and a hallucination?
A
Delusions are when people see things that no one else can, while hallucinations are believing the FBI is following you.
B
There is no difference
C
Delusions are strange thoughts or beliefs, like thinking you are a god, whereas hallucinations are perceptual issues, like hearing voices.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -While both of them are part of a false reality, a hallucination is a sensory perception and a delusion is a false belief. For instance, hallucinations can involve seeing someone who isn’t there or hearing people talking when there is no one around.

Detailed explanation-2: -Therefore, a hallucination includes seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, or feeling something that isn’t there. On the other hand, delusions are false beliefs despite evidence to the contrary.

Detailed explanation-3: -A hallucination involves the senses and feels real but is not. A delusion is a false belief that persists in spite of evidence. Neither is always cause for concern, but when experienced should lead to medical and mental health evaluations.

Detailed explanation-4: -Delusional disorder is a type of psychotic disorder. Its main symptom is the presence of one or more delusions. A delusion is an unshakable belief in something that’s untrue. The belief isn’t a part of the person’s culture or subculture, and almost everyone else knows this belief to be false.

Detailed explanation-5: -Delusion. Delusion Of Persecution-People believe that they are being plotted against, spied upon and threatened. Delusion Of Grandeur-People believes themselves to be highly empowered. Delusion Of Control-People believes that their thoughts, emotions, feelings are in the hands of others.

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