A man spends large amounts of money on security equipment because he believes his neighbors are spying on
him and harassing him in order to pressure him to move. He has reported to the police that his neighbors have been moving objects around in his garage and yard and, even, in his house. Delusions of this sort would be of which type?
a. grandiose
b. somatic
c. harassment
d. persecutory
ANSWER: d
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