Delusional syndromes: erotomania: practice question

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Psychiatry · Delusional syndromes: erotomania

Sample item

A 35-year-old woman is convinced that a famous film director secretly loves her and sends her coded messages, although they have never met. This is:

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The answer and the reasoning

C. De Clerambault syndrome

De Clerambault syndrome (erotomania) is the delusion that another person, usually of higher status, is in love with the patient. It is a subtype of delusional disorder.

Option by option

  • A. Folie a deux

    Folie a deux is a delusion shared by two closely associated persons.

  • B. Couvade syndrome

    Couvade syndrome is the experience of pregnancy symptoms by the male partner.

  • C. De Clerambault syndrome (correct)

    Correct. A delusion of being loved by another is erotomania.

  • D. Othello syndrome

    Othello is delusional jealousy.

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What is the answer to this Psychiatry question?

The best answer is C, De Clerambault syndrome. De Clerambault syndrome (erotomania) is the delusion that another person, usually of higher status, is in love with the patient.

Why is "Folie a deux" not the answer?

Folie a deux is a delusion shared by two closely associated persons.

Why is "Couvade syndrome" not the answer?

Couvade syndrome is the experience of pregnancy symptoms by the male partner.

Why is "Othello syndrome" not the answer?

Othello is delusional jealousy.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Delusional syndromes: erotomania in Psychiatry. It is a subtype of delusional disorder.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Delusional syndromes: erotomania?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

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