Illusion is: September 2007

A. A false unshaken belief not keeping one's sociaocultural background

B. Perception without stimuli

C. Abnormal perception by a sensory misinterpretation of actual stimulus

D. Fear of closed spaces

Correct Answer: Abnormal perception by a sensory misinterpretation of actual stimulus

Description: Ans. C: Abnormal perception by a sensory misinterpretation of actual stimulusIllusion is an abnormal perception caused by a sensory misinterpretation of actual stimulus, sometimes precipitated by strong emotion, e.g. fear provoking a person to imagine they have seen an intruder in the shadows.

Category: Psychiatry

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