Asked by Laura Yolich on Jul 20, 2024

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In the term delusion,the root delus means to:

A) cheat.
B) deal.
C) debate.
D) lie.

Delusion

A false belief firmly held despite clear or contradictory evidence, often encountered in psychiatric disorders.

Cheat

The act of behaving dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage, especially in a game, exam, or competition.

Lie

A false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth.

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Matthew den HertogJul 21, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The root "delus" comes from the Latin "deludere," which means to deceive or cheat, closely aligning with option A.