Question

Mr. James incorrectly believes that people are constantly laughing at him and that FBI agents are trying to steal his savings. Mr. James is MOST clearly demonstrating:

a. compulsions.
b. a word salad.
c. delusions.
d. hallucinations.

Answer 1

c. delusions.

Step-by-step explanation:

Delusions: In abnormal psychology, the term delusion is defined as a rigid or stubborn belief through which an individual is formerly occupied and firmly holds, in the absence of any supporting evidence and logical absurdity related to the beliefs.

Symptoms: Angry, irritable, or low mood.

Types: Grandiose, Persecutory, Mixed, Somatic, and Erotomanic.

In the question above, Mr James is MOST clearly demonstrating delusions.