George has been suffering from thoughts lately that involve aliens from outer space sending him secret messages and that the leader of the aliens had especially selected him to communicate with the Prime Minister of Canada.These false beliefs are probably delusions and often a symptom of ___________.

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Delusions involving false beliefs about extraordinary or grandiose abilities, such as communication with aliens or being a messiah, are commonly associated with schizophrenia. Dissociative identity disorder involves the presence of multiple distinct personalities, while clinical depression and mania involve changes in mood and energy levels but not necessarily delusions about external experiences.

George Has Been Suffering from Thoughts Lately That Involve Aliens