circumscribed belief

a narrowly defined delusional belief that is internally consistent and highly resistant to disproof and appears to function separately from other beliefs held by the same person.

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March 17th 2025

rebelliousness

n. resistance to authority, especially parental authority or its equivalent. —rebellious adj.