What is the other name for delusions of persecution?

Correct option is A

Ans. (a)
Sol. Delusions of persecution are also known as paranoid delusions, where a person believes they are being plotted against, harassed, or targeted by others without any basis in reality. It is one of the most common types of delusions in conditions like paranoid schizophrenia and delusional disorder.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Paranoid delusion – Correct answer. Involves irrational beliefs of being persecuted or harmed.
· (b) Grandiose – Delusion of having exceptional abilities, wealth, or fame.
· (c) Passivity – Delusion that one's thoughts or actions are being controlled by external forces.
· (d) Infidelity – Also called Othello syndrome; belief that a partner is unfaithful without proof.