Which of the following statements is true about the difference between self-deceptions and delusions?

A) Delusions are possible, whereas self-deceptions often are not.
B) People harboring delusions think about their beliefs occasionally, but people with self-deceptions are constantly preoccupied with their beliefs.
C) People harboring self-deceptions attempt to convince others of these beliefs, but delusional people do no such thing.
D) People harboring self-deceptions typically acknowledge that their beliefs may be wrong, but delusional people often are resistant to arguments that contradict their delusions.

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Jasjeet Kalsi · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  People with self-deceptions may acknowledge that their beliefs could be wrong, but people with delusions often resist any arguments that contradict their delusions. Option A is false as self-deceptions are possible, and option B may not always hold true. Option C is also not necessarily true as both self-deceptive and delusional people may attempt to convince others of their beliefs.

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