A person holds a belief of being more powerful or important than they actually are. Which delusion type is this?

• A. Delusions of persecution
• B. Delusions of grandeur
• C. Delusions of reference
• D. Capgras syndrome

Answer: (B)

Grandiose delusions involve an inflated sense of self-importance, power, or special abilities. The scenario describes someone who believes they are more powerful or important than they actually are, which is the hallmark of grandiosity. This positive psychotic symptom often appears in disorders like schizophrenia or mood disorders with psychotic features. It differs from other delusion types: persecution delusions center on being harmed or pursued; delusions of reference involve interpreting ordinary events as having special personal meaning; Capgras syndrome is a misidentification belief that a familiar person has been replaced by an impostor. So, the described belief best fits delusions of grandeur.