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Which of the following is an example of a delusion?

1. Interacting with a roommate when you live alone
2. Believing that you are the president of the United States
3. Hearing voices instructing you to prepare for an alien invasion
4. Making up a story that you met Babe Ruth

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The best example of a delusion from the options provided is:

  1. Believing that you are the president of the United States.

A delusion is a false belief that is firmly held despite evidence to the contrary, often seen in certain mental health disorders. Believing oneself to be the president, when one is not, clearly falls into this category.