Richard believes that he is an alien from the planet Mars and that he has come to Earth to destroy every source of energy. Which of the following symptoms of schizophrenia does Richard show?

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Delusions are false beliefs that are not based in reality, and believing oneself to be an alien with a mission to destroy every source of energy is a clear example of a delusion, which is a symptom of schizophrenia.

Richard Believes That He Is an Alien from the Planet