6 Signs: Delusional Disorder

Max points: 5 Type: Mental Disorder Explainer

This video by Professor Shanaya Rathod explains what delusions are, how delusional disorder is diagnosed, and the different types of delusions people may experience. It helps viewers understand the condition, its impact on daily life, and why empathy and professional support are essential.

Channel: Shanaya Rathod Duration: 0:06:29

Questions

1. According to the talk, when does daily life usually become disrupted for someone with delusional disorder?

When they are diagnosed by a psychiatrist When they start hallucinating When their delusion is challenged When they stop going to work

2. What type of delusion involves believing that a high-status person or celebrity is secretly in love with the individual?

Somatic delusion Grandiose delusion Erotomanic delusion Persecutory delusion

3. What is the key feature that distinguishes a delusion from a simple misunderstanding or cultural belief?

It is strongly held despite overwhelming evidence against it It only occurs in elderly individuals It changes quickly with new evidence It is always based on hallucinations

4. Which of the following is NOT a symptom typically associated with delusional disorder?

Grandiose delusions Delusions of jealousy Long-term false beliefs Hallucinations

5. For a diagnosis of delusional disorder, how long must delusions be present?

At least 12 months At least 6 months At least 1 month At least 3 months

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