Delusional Disorder (Noun)
Meaning
Any mental disorder in which delusions play a significant role.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- A patient with delusional disorder may genuinely believe that they are being persecuted or conspired against by others.
- The woman's husband had delusional disorder and insisted that the government was monitoring his every move.
- People with delusional disorder often refuse to accept contradictory evidence or arguments against their delusional beliefs.
- A study on delusional disorder found that individuals with this condition tend to be more likely to be suspicious and paranoid.
- In some cases, delusional disorder can lead to violent behavior if the person becomes convinced that they are in imminent danger.