Mariana is troubled by the unrealistic belief that every woman who glances at her husband secretly desires him; she also believes that he has had affairs with some of them despite his insistence that he has never seen them before in his life. Which type of delusional disorder is most likely afflicting Mariana?

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Mariana's belief that every woman who glances at her husband desires him and that he has had affairs with some of them despite his insistence suggests that she has delusions of jealousy. Delusions of jealousy are a type of delusional disorder in which individuals have an unfounded belief that their partner is being unfaithful.

Mariana Is Troubled by the Unrealistic Belief That Every Woman