A mental disorder in which a person has exaggerated and unwarranted suspiciousness and perhaps delusions of persecution is called:

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Paranoia is a mental disorder characterized by exaggerated and unwarranted suspiciousness and perhaps delusions of persecution. Mania is a separate disorder characterized by elevated or irritable mood, increased energy, and reduced need for sleep. Gender identity disorder is a previous label for a condition in which a person experiences significant distress or impairment due to a mismatch between their gender identity and their assigned sex at birth. Egocentrism is a normal stage of development in childhood characterized by a child's focus on themselves and limited ability to understand others' perspectives.

A Mental Disorder in Which a Person Has Exaggerated and Unwarranted