Which of the following statements differe-ntiates the obsessional idea from delusions: (A) The idea is not a conventional belief, (B) The idea is held inspite of contrary evidence, (C) The idea is regarded as senseless by patient, (D) The idea is held on inadequate ground
Answer is C. C i.e., Idea is regarded as senseless by patientDelusionObsession- A false belief that is firmly maintained even though it is- An idea, emotion or impulse that repetitively andcontraindicated by social reality.insistently forces itself into consciousness even though it is- While it is true that some superstitions & religious beliefsunwelcomed.are held despite the lack of confirmatory evidence, such- The patient recognizes as one's own idea (i.e. not beingculturally engendered concepts are not consideredimposed from outside) but is ego alien (foreign to one'sdelusion.personality and do not make any sense)Q.- What is characteristic of delusion is that it is not shared by- Attempts to suppress it but is unable.others (not a conventional belief); rather it is an- The most common pattern is obsession ofidiosyncratic and individual misconception orcontamination (f/b compulsive washing or avoidancemisinterpretation that is held inspite of contrary evidenceof object).and inadequate groundsQ.- Patients may literally rub the skin off their hands by- It is a thinking disorder of enough impo to interfere withexcessive washing or may be unable to leave theirthe subjects functioning, since in the area of their delusionthey no longer share a consensually validated reality withother people.homes because of fear of germs.