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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These false beliefs are characteristic of delusions, which are often symptoms of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior, including delusions and hallucinations.

George Has Been Suffering from Thoughts Lately That Involve Aliens