False beliefs about reality with no factual basis are known as ______.

A) delusions
B) obsessions
C) hallucinations
D) compulsions

False Beliefs

Convictions or assumptions held by an individual that are not based on accurate information or evidence.

Delusions

False beliefs held with strong conviction, despite superior evidence to the contrary, often observed in mental health disorders like schizophrenia.

Obsessions

Persistent, unwanted, and intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that cause significant anxiety or distress.