Grandiose delusions: an experimental investigation of the delusion as defense.
Two distinct roles for emotion in the development of delusions have been outlined. Some authors argue that delusions defend against low self-esteem and negative emotion (the delusion-as-defense account). Other authors hypothesize that delusions are not a defense but are a direct reflection of emotio...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2005
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