Construct representation and definitions in psychopathology: the case of delusion

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Philosophy, Ethics, and Humanities in Medicine 5:5 (2010)
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Delusion is one of the most intriguing psychopathological phenomena and its conceptualization remains the subject of genuine debate. Claims that it is ill-defined, however, are typically grounded on essentialist expectations that a given definition should capture the core of every instance acknowledged as delusion in the clinical setting

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