Nick was admitted to a mental institution because he claimed he was the king of an alien race that would soon return to earth to dominate mankind.He claimed to be in constant communication with these aliens and helping to plan for their return.His symptoms are known as ________.
A)delusions
B)obsessions
C)hallucinations
D)compulsions

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Nick's symptoms are consistent with delusions, which are false beliefs that are firmly held despite evidence to the contrary. Specifically, he believes he is the king of an alien race and is in communication with them, which is not supported by reality. Obsessions are repetitive, intrusive thoughts or impulses, and compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts that a person feels driven to perform. Hallucinations are sensory experiences that do not have any external cause, such as hearing voices or seeing things that are not there. None of these descriptions match Nick's symptoms as described in the scenario.

Nick Was Admitted to a Mental Institution Because He Claimed