False beliefs that are held even when the facts contradict them are called:
Correct answer: D. delusions
- A. fantasies
- B. hallucinations
- C. illusions
- D. delusions
Explanation
A delusion is a fixed false belief maintained despite clear contradictory evidence. Hallucinations are false sensory experiences, whereas illusions are misinterpretations of real stimuli.
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