Ricky's medical reports are normal, however he is convinced that he suffers from leukemia. He is most likely suffering from the _____ type of delusional disorder.

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Ricky's belief that he has leukemia despite normal medical reports points to somatic delusional disorder, which involves a persistent belief of having a physical illness despite evidence to the contrary. A) Erotomanic delusional disorder involves a belief that someone of higher status is in love with the individual. C) Grandiose delusional disorder involves an exaggerated belief in one's own abilities or status. D) Persecutory delusional disorder involves a belief that one is being threatened or harassed by an individual or group. None of these types of delusional disorder fit Ricky's symptoms as well as somatic delusional disorder.

Ricky's Medical Reports Are Normal, However He Is Convinced That