The RCMP has brought Ben to the emergency room of a local hospital for a psychiatric evaluation. He was found trying to scale the fence that surrounds the Prime Ministers Residence and insists that he is the Prime Minister. Family members confirm that Ben is being treated for schizophrenia. What type of delusion is Ben experiencing?

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Ben is experiencing a delusion of self-significance as he believes that he is the Prime Minister, a position of great power and importance. This is consistent with the symptomatology of schizophrenia.

The RCMP Has Brought Ben to the Emergency Room of a Local