What term describes an individual who holds strange, unfounded beliefs that are disconnected from reality?

Multiple choice question for Abnormal Psychology. Select an option, then review the explanation below.

Explanation

Delusions are fixed, false beliefs that are not based on reality and are resistant to reason or contrary evidence. Illusions are misinterpretations of real external stimuli, obsessions are persistent intrusive thoughts, and hallucinations are false sensory perceptions without an external stimulus.

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What term describes an individual who holds strange, unfounded beliefs that are disconnected from reality?

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