Samuel was admitted to a mental institution because he claimed he was the king of an alien race that would soon return to earth to dominate mankind. He claimed to be in constant communication with these aliens and to be helping to plan for their return. His symptoms are known as __________.

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Samuel's beliefs about being king of an alien race and in constant communication with them are not based on reality and are not shared by others, which fits the definition of delusions. Obsessions involve intrusive and repetitive thoughts or impulses, while hallucinations involve perceiving things that aren't there. Compulsions involve repetitive behaviors or mental acts performed in response to obsessions.

Samuel Was Admitted to a Mental Institution Because He Claimed