Gina believes that she is the secret love child of the late Princess Diana and singer Elton John. Since she really is not their child, Gina's belief would be considered a(n)

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Gina's belief is considered a delusion because it is a firmly held belief that is clearly false or not based in reality. Delusions are a common symptom of certain psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, and do not involve the sensory experiences that characterize hallucinations, nor do they represent the repetitive behaviors seen in compulsions or the intrusive thoughts characteristic of obsessions. A diathesis refers to a predisposition or vulnerability to developing a disorder, not a belief or symptom itself.

Gina Believes That She Is the Secret Love Child of the Late