Understanding Delusions Quiz

A delusion is a type of hallucination

A delusion is a false belief that is firmly held despite evidence to the contrary (correct)

A delusion is a type of memory impairment

A delusion is a type of mood disorder

Feeling sad for no apparent reason

Believing that the weather can be controlled by one's thoughts (correct)

Remembering events that never actually happened

Thinking that one has forgotten something important

Argue with them and present evidence to prove their beliefs wrong

Ignore their delusional beliefs and change the subject

Agree with and reinforce their delusional beliefs

Acknowledge their feelings and provide reassurance without reinforcing the delusion (correct)

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