Which term means fixed false beliefs resistant to evidence?

Which term means fixed false beliefs resistant to evidence?

• A. Delusions
• B. Hallucinations
• C. Illusions
• D. Judgment

Answer: (A)

Delusions are fixed false beliefs resistant to evidence. They’re held with strong conviction, not culturally accepted, and persist despite clear proof to the contrary, reflecting abnormal thought content seen in psychosis. This differs from hallucinations, which are false sensory experiences without an external stimulus, and from illusions, which are misinterpretations of real stimuli. Judgment refers to the ability to reason and make sound decisions, and a deficit there isn’t about a stubborn belief but about reasoning processes.

Delusions are fixed false beliefs resistant to evidence. They’re held with strong conviction, not culturally accepted, and persist despite clear proof to the contrary, reflecting abnormal thought content seen in psychosis. This differs from hallucinations, which are false sensory experiences without an external stimulus, and from illusions, which are misinterpretations of real stimuli. Judgment refers to the ability to reason and make sound decisions, and a deficit there isn’t about a stubborn belief but about reasoning processes.