One symptom of schizophrenic disorder involves an individual having false beliefs that are maintained even though the beliefs clearly are out of touch with reality.What do we call these beliefs

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False beliefs that are maintained even though they clearly oppose reality are known as delusions. Illusions represent misinterpretations of actual sensory stimuli, while faulty perceptions are distortions of sensory input that lead to inaccurate interpretations. Hallucinations are sensory experiences that occur in the absence of external stimuli.

One Symptom of Schizophrenic Disorder Involves an Individual Having False