Question

_____________ is an erroneous belief that is fixed and firmly held despite clear contradictory evidence. this word comes from the latin verb ludere, which means "to play".

Answer 1

Delusion is defined as an erroneous belief that if fixed and firmly held despite clear contradictory evidence

is a belief that is clearly false and that indicates an abnormality in the affected person's content of thought. The false belief is not accounted for by the person's cultural or religious background or his or her level of intelligence.