A man spends large amounts of money on security equipment because he believes his neighbors are spying on him and harassing him in order to pressure him to move. He has reported to the police that his neighbors have been moving objects around in his garage and yard and, even, in his house. Delusions of this sort would be of which type?

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The man's belief that his neighbors are spying on him and harassing him without evidence is indicative of persecutory delusions. These involve the belief that one is being mistreated, followed, or conspired against.

A Man Spends Large Amounts of Money on Security Equipment