Delusion

1. (psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary

2. a false belief, seen most often in psychosis (for example schizophrenia);


Schizophrenia

1. A severe emotional disorder of psychotic depth characteristically marked by a retreat from reality with delusion formation, hallucinations, emotional disharmony, and regressive behavior.


Hallucinations

1. Perceptions the person believes to be real despite evidence to the contrary, e.g., the person perceives something that does not exist. Seen in psychosis or acutely induced by such factors as drugs, alcohol, and stress. They may involve any of the five senses, but auditory and visual are the most common.



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