Manohar is always anxious that someone is spying on him at every place. He is not at ease because of this condition. This feeling has led to personal and social issues to the extent that his family members are also very concerned about him. His behaviour is showing:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Delusion of persecution
A delusion is a false belief that is firmly held on inadequate grounds, unaffected by rational argument.
Option (1) Delusion of grandeur — Incorrect. Here people believe themselves to be specially empowered persons. Manohar does not think he is great; he thinks he is being watched.
Option (2) Delusion of persecution — Correct. People with this delusion believe that they are being plotted against, spied on, slandered, threatened, attacked or deliberately victimised. Manohar’s constant fear that someone is spying on him everywhere is this belief; it is the most common delusion in schizophrenia.
Option (3) Delusion of control — Incorrect. Here people believe that their feelings, thoughts and actions are controlled by others. Being spied on is not the same as being controlled.
Option (4) Delusion of reference — Incorrect. Here people attach special and personal meaning to the actions of others or to objects and events. Manohar fears being watched; he does not read hidden messages into what others do.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2023 on 23-06-2023 (Slot 3).
NCERT: Psychology — Chapter 4: Psychological Disorders, Symptoms of Schizophrenia (2025-26)
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