What is one reason why schizophrenic delusions persist in the face of contradictory information?
A) One of the symptoms of schizophrenia is perseverative thinking.
B) The ventricles are enlarged.
C) The delusions may provide the affected individual with a sense of purpose and meaning in life.
D) The individual cannot recognize the difference between the voices in his or her head and voices of other people who are providing the information.
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