Term ID: T4300

Paranoia

/paranoia/
Persistent, irrational suspicions and mistrust of others, often involving beliefs about being persecuted or conspired against.
Example: Individuals believing that coworkers are plotting against them or that strangers are following them without realistic evidence.

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Reference: Freeman & Garety (2004)