According to the Text's Definition of a Delusion, a Belief

question 33

Multiple Choice

According to the text's definition of a delusion, a belief that fortune-tellers can predict the future is not considered a delusion, because

• A) it does not hurt anyone.
• B) delusions are not shared by several people.
• C) it can be proven to be true.
• D) a substantial number of people in the culture believe it.

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Definitions:

Rational

Based on or in accordance with reason or logic; a way of thinking or decision-making that is logical and based on facts and evidence.

Available Information

Refers to data or knowledge that can be accessed by individuals or systems at a given time.

Optimizing Decision

A decision that chooses the alternative giving the absolute best solution to a problem.

Symptoms

Observable signs or indicators of a condition or trend, typically referring to manifestations of an underlying issue or disease.