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paranoid delusion

loosely, any of a variety of false personal beliefs tenaciously sustained even in the face of incontrovertible evidence to the contrary. These include delusions of grandeur, delusional jealousy, or, most frequently, delusions of persecution.

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social maturity

social maturity

a level of behavior in accordance with the social standards that are the norm for individuals of a particular age.