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Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5
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RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5
(February 26, 2018 at 8:54 pm)Alexmahone Wrote: I borrowed a copy of the DSM-5 from my university library today. In the glossary of technical terms, "delusion" is defined as

Quote:A false belief based on incorrect inference about external reality that is firmly held despite what almost everyone else believes and despite what constitutes incontrovertible and obvious proof or evidence to the contrary.

So far, so good. It then adds:

Quote:The belief is not ordinarily accepted by other members of the person's culture or subculture (i.e., it is not an article of religious faith).

Why do religious beliefs get a free pass? So if you're convinced Elvis Presley is still alive, you're delusional but if you think Jesus of Nazareth is still alive and can hear/answer your prayers, you're just a Christian. Why the double standard?

I don't see anything in conflict with the first definition and the addition.  The addition becomes more specific and gives example.

And similarities between your two examples, don't necessarily mean that the same conclusion follows (because of other circumstances and how the beliefs where reached).  Would you agree, that not all false beliefs fall under the classification of delusional?
It is said that an argument is what convinces reasonable men and a proof is what it takes to convince even an unreasonable man.  - Alexander Vilenkin
If I am shown my error, I will be the first to throw my books into the fire.  - Martin Luther
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Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by Alexmahone - February 26, 2018 at 8:54 pm
RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by chimp3 - February 26, 2018 at 9:04 pm
RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by Alexmahone - February 26, 2018 at 9:47 pm
RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by chimp3 - February 26, 2018 at 9:55 pm
RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by Alexmahone - February 26, 2018 at 10:12 pm
RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by chimp3 - February 26, 2018 at 10:17 pm
RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by Mister Agenda - February 27, 2018 at 10:37 am
RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by Shell B - February 27, 2018 at 2:34 pm
RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by FatAndFaithless - February 27, 2018 at 2:38 pm
RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by Silver - February 26, 2018 at 9:34 pm
RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by chimp3 - February 26, 2018 at 9:43 pm
RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by SteelCurtain - February 26, 2018 at 11:18 pm
RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by Alexmahone - February 26, 2018 at 11:33 pm
RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by SteelCurtain - February 27, 2018 at 1:35 am
RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by Jenny A - February 27, 2018 at 1:20 am
RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by Rev. Rye - February 26, 2018 at 11:31 pm
RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by bennyboy - February 27, 2018 at 1:09 am
RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by Cyberman - February 27, 2018 at 8:17 am
RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by Gawdzilla Sama - February 27, 2018 at 9:53 am
RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by Grandizer - February 27, 2018 at 9:56 am
RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by Gawdzilla Sama - February 27, 2018 at 9:58 am
RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by Edwardo Piet - February 27, 2018 at 10:43 am
RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by Alexmahone - February 27, 2018 at 2:22 pm
RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by SteveII - February 27, 2018 at 4:59 pm
RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by Edwardo Piet - February 27, 2018 at 5:10 pm
RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by brewer - February 28, 2018 at 1:46 pm
RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by brewer - February 27, 2018 at 2:04 pm
RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by RoadRunner79 - February 27, 2018 at 2:42 pm
RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by Alexmahone - February 27, 2018 at 2:55 pm
RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by Shell B - February 27, 2018 at 5:16 pm
RE: Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5 - by The Grand Nudger - February 28, 2018 at 1:53 pm



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