Which of the following best demonstrates a delusion in a patient with schizophrenia?
A. Perceiving a flashing pattern of lights in the sky that aren't really there
B. Smelling chocolate chip cookies even though none are present
C. Thinking they are a world-famous author even though they are not
D. Becoming nonverbal and completely unresponsive to stimuli
Answer: C
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