An elderly person who believes falsely that others are conspiring against her, cheating her, or spying on her and who behaves in angry, irritable, and depressed ways is exhibiting:
A) a delusional disorder.
B) a cognitive disorder.
C) delirium.
D) acute anxiety.
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