Brenda believes that Mick Jagger has a crush on her. She believes this to be true because one day he spoke to her through the toaster. Which of the following is correct?

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A delusion is a false belief that is not based on reality, while a hallucination is a perception of something that is not present. In this scenario, Brenda's belief that Jagger has a crush on her is not based on any evidence or reality, and therefore it is a delusion. On the other hand, hearing his voice through the toaster is a perception (perception of hearing) that is not present, and therefore it is a hallucination. Therefore, B is the correct answer.

Brenda Believes That Mick Jagger Has a Crush on Her