Delusion that someone from high socioeconomic status is loving you is
Correct Answer: De Clerambault syndrome
Description: Delusion is defined as a false , fixed, firm belief which is impervious to other experiences, person holds it with subjective ceainty , leads to compelling counterargument and which is outside the social , cultural and educational background. There are several types of delusions Some of the named delusions are ERATOMANIC DELUSION- De clerambault syndrome- patient has a delusion that person from a higher social class is in love with the patient. They may even STALK the person on whom they have delsuion. INFIDELITY DELUSION-OTHELLO syndrome. This is most common in ALCOHOLIC MALES. patient presents with doubt regarding infedility of the wife Delusional misidentification-CAPGRAS SYNDROME-patient with this delusion have an idea that a familiar person is replaced by an imposter Ref- Fish Psychopathology, 3e, pg 123.
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