This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Schizophrenia, Subject name: Psychiatry
Most common type of delusion is? 
Select and explain. 
A. Delusion of grandiose, B. Delusion of love, C. Delusion of persecution, D. Delusion of infidelity
C: Delusion of persecution
Answer: C: Delusion of persecution 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Delusion of persecution Persecutory delusions (paranoid)* This is the most common type of delusion. The patient feels that he is being persecuted against.* There is false belief that one is being harmed, threatened, cheated, poisoned, harassed or spied on or is a victim of conspiracy to damage his reputation.* The supposed persecutor of the patient may be people in the environment (e.g., members of family, neighbors, former friend) or may be political or religious groups.* These delusions occur in schizophrenia (especially paranoid, severe affective disorders (sever mania or severe depression), and organic brain syndrome.* Delusion of persecution may occur in the context of primary delusional experiences, auditory hallucinations, bodily hallucinations or experiences of passivity.