Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Psychological Disorders

Question:

Identify which one of the following is an example of delusion of grandeur?

Options:

Sunita thinks that aliens are contacting her.

Mona thinks she is a world famous singer.

Raj thinks his food is poisoned.

Sunaina thinks that the news anchor is conveying message of aliens.

Correct Answer:

Mona thinks she is a world famous singer.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Mona thinks she is a world famous singer.

A delusion of grandeur is a false belief in one’s exaggerated importance, power, or identity — for example, believing oneself to be famous, wealthy, or uniquely talented, without any basis in reality.

Mona thinks she is a world famous singerDelusion of grandeur

  • Sunita thinks that aliens are contacting her → Delusion of reference.

  • Raj thinks his food is poisoned → Delusion of persecution.

  • Sunaina thinks the news anchor is conveying messages of aliens → Delusion of reference.