__________ are misinterpretations of real events, whereas __________ are experiences with no real basis in external sensory stimulation.

A) Disturbances of thought; hallucinations
B) Hallucinations; ideas of reference
C) Delusions; hallucinations
D) Ideas of reference; delusions

Delusions are misinterpretations of real events, whereas hallucinations are experiences with no real basis in external sensory stimulation. Disturbances of thought (such as disorganized thinking or tangential speech) and ideas of reference (believing that random events or occurrences have personal significance or meaning) are other common symptoms of psychotic disorders, but they are not the focus of the question.