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While passing through the streets on her way to the office every day, Jaya feels people are spying on her and the police are chasing her. Identify the type of delusion Jaya is experiencing. - Psychology

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While passing through the streets on her way to the office every day, Jaya feels people are spying on her and the police are chasing her. Identify the type of delusion Jaya is experiencing.

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  • Persecution

  • Control

  • Reference

  • Grandeur

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Solution

Persecution

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