Which delusion type refers to false beliefs about bodily dysfunction?

Which delusion type refers to false beliefs about bodily dysfunction?

• A. Somatic delusions
• B. Grandiose delusions
• C. Persecutory delusions
• D. Illusions

Answer: (A)

False beliefs about bodily functions or sensations are somatic delusions. This involves a fixed, unshakeable conviction that something is seriously wrong with the body, even when medical evaluation is normal or evidence contradicts the belief. The person remains convinced despite care and test results. This helps distinguish somatic delusions from other types: grandiose delusions center on inflated self-importance or special abilities, persecutory delusions involve fears of being harmed or conspired against, and illusions are misinterpretations of real sensory stimuli rather than fixed beliefs about one’s body.

False beliefs about bodily functions or sensations are somatic delusions. This involves a fixed, unshakeable conviction that something is seriously wrong with the body, even when medical evaluation is normal or evidence contradicts the belief. The person remains convinced despite care and test results. This helps distinguish somatic delusions from other types: grandiose delusions center on inflated self-importance or special abilities, persecutory delusions involve fears of being harmed or conspired against, and illusions are misinterpretations of real sensory stimuli rather than fixed beliefs about one’s body.