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Fixed, false beliefs based on incorrect inference about external reality, not consistent with patient's intelligence or cultural background; cannot be corrected by reasoning. This patient is exhibiting grandiosity. Mood congruence is assessment of whether the delusion is consistent with the stated mood.
Types of Delusions: 1. Thought Insertion/Withdrawal – External agency is inserting and/or withdrawing thoughts into/from the patient’s mind. 2. Erotomanic – Conviction of another’s sexual interest or desire for the patient. 3. Grandiose – Conviction of elevated importance, power, or knowledge, or that one is, or has a special relationship with, a deity or famous person. 4. Persecutory – Patient is being attacked, harassed or conspired against. 5. Bizarre – An absurd, totally implausible, strange false belief. 6. Thought Broadcasting – Thoughts are audible to others.