On your first call as a paramedic, you enter the house of a man who has covered his walls and ceiling in aluminum foil to protect his brain from the thought-controlling rays of the government. This is an example of a __________ delusion.

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The man's belief that the government is controlling his thoughts through satellites and other such methods is a classic example of persecution delusion, which involves a false belief that one is being mistreated, harassed, or persecuted by an individual, organization, or group.

On Your First Call as a Paramedic, You Enter the House