Marriam believes that she is the Queen of England. She is having:
Correct answer: B. delusions of grandeur
- A. depressive delusions
- B. delusions of grandeur
- C. delusions of reference
- D. delusions of persecution
Explanation
Believing oneself to be a powerful or high-status person, such as the Queen of England, is a delusion of grandeur. Delusions of persecution involve believing others are trying to harm the person, while delusions of reference involve wrongly interpreting neutral events as personally significant.
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