Delusions are beliefs and opinions that are bizarre.

• A. True
• B. They are always true
• C. They are not related to beliefs
• D. They are always harmless

Answer: (A)

Delusions are fixed, false beliefs that a person holds despite clear evidence to the contrary and despite being out of step with their cultural context. The key is that the belief is held with unwavering conviction and cannot be changed by reason or facts. Delusions can have bizarre content, which is why they’re often described as bizarre, but the essential feature is the persistent, false belief that others don’t share. This makes the statement true. The other options mischaracterize delusions: they are not true beliefs, they are indeed related to beliefs, and they are not always harmless.