An elderly person who develops false beliefs that are not bizarre is MOST likely suffering from:
A) delusional disorder.
B) disorders of cognition.
C) memory problems.
D) sleep disorder.

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Delusional disorder is characterized by the presence of one or more delusions for a month or longer. Unlike other psychotic disorders, the delusions in delusional disorder are non-bizarre and could involve situations that could occur in real life, such as being followed, poisoned, infected, loved at a distance, or deceived by a spouse or lover. This makes it the most likely condition among the options given for an elderly person developing false beliefs that are not bizarre.

An Elderly Person Who Develops False Beliefs That Are Not