Delusion is the disorder of:: (A) Thought, (B) Perception, (C) Always organic, (D) Always psychiatric
Answer is A. Ans. a (Thought)DELUSION is false belief in something that is not true.Types of delusions are:1. Primary delusions (autochthonous delusions): Arise denovo, cannot be explained on the basis of other experiences or perceptions. They are characteristic of early schizophrenia.2. Secondary delusions: Commonest delusions seen in clinical practice and many psychological disorders.Commonly seen delusions in schizophrenia are:1. Delusion of grandeur2. Delusion of persecution3. Delusion of reference4. Delusion of control.