over-valued idea

A form of overvalued idea — A false or exaggerated and sustained belief that is maintained with much less than delusional intensity (i.e., the individual is able to acknowledge the possibility that the ideas may not be true). The belief is accompanied by a strong emotional response, that take priority over all other mental activity.

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Meanings

nounover-valued idea (plural over-valued ideas)

plural over-valued ideas

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of overvalued idea.
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