While standing on a bus, a man overhears a discussion about a person who is about to be terminated from his job. The man decides that the people on the bus are talking about him and that he has been targeted for termination. The man demonstrates

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The man is exhibiting delusions of reference, which is a belief that neutral events or actions of others are directed at oneself or have a special meaning meant only for oneself. In this case, the man erroneously believes that the conversation is about him and that he is being targeted for termination.

While Standing on a Bus, a Man Overhears a Discussion