OCR GCSE Psychology · J203
Paper 1, Paper 2
Revise: Clinical Characteristics of SchizophreniaA delusion is a firmly held false belief that remains despite evidence to the contrary. For example, someone may believe that an outside force controls their thoughts or actions. Related experiences include feeling that thoughts have been inserted into or removed from their mind, or broadcast so that other people can hear them.
- Revise: Wilson, Kopelman and Kapur (2008): The Clive Wearing Study
A strongly held false belief that resists argument and is not explained by the person’s cultural background.