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Fixed Delusions: Unveiling the Impact of Persistent Beliefs in Modern Culture

2024/8/7
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David Boles: Human Meme

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Fixed delusions are a type of psychological disorder where a person holds unshakeable beliefs in something that is clearly untrue or illogical. These aren't just occasional misunderstandings or mistaken beliefs; these are convictions that remain firm even when confronted with conflicting evidence. Unlike broader delusions often associated with psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, fixed delusions can occur in individuals who might otherwise appear completely functional in everyday life.