An individual thinks he is Jesus Christ.He also believes that,because he is Christ,people are trying to kill him.Assume that this individual is not correct¾he is not Christ,and people are not trying to kill him.Which of the following would be the most likely diagnosis?

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The individual's belief that people are trying to kill him despite evidence to the contrary is a classic symptom of paranoid schizophrenia. Multiple personality disorder (now known as dissociative identity disorder) would involve the individual exhibiting multiple distinct personalities. Obsessive-compulsive disorder involves persistent, unwanted thoughts or compulsions, which would not be present in this case. Catatonic schizophrenia involves significant motor disturbance or catatonia, which is not present in this case.

An Individual Thinks He Is Jesus Christ