False beliefs about reality with no factual basis are known as ______.
A)delusions
B)obsessions
C)hallucinations
D)compulsions

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Delusions are defined as fixed, false beliefs that are not based in reality and are not in line with a person's social and cultural norms. Obsessions, compulsions, and hallucinations are also symptoms of certain mental health conditions, but they do not specifically refer to false beliefs about reality.

False Beliefs About Reality with No Factual Basis Are Known