Elizabeth is a resident in a psychiatric facility, and she believes that she is Bette Midler. She wears her hair and tries to dress like this singer\movie star. Whenever the real Bette Midler is on a television program, Elizabeth tells everyone that the woman on the television is an imposter. Elizabeth is exhibiting which type of delusional disorder?

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Elizabeth is exhibiting grandiose delusions, which involve believing that one has exceptional abilities, wealth, or fame. In this case, Elizabeth believes she is Bette Midler, a famous singer and movie star, which fits the definition of a grandiose delusion.

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