In search of scientific studies about "Mafia hit men" (DSM-IV-TR, "Delusional Disorder", pp. 323–326)

[IlluminatiTarget]

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Hello,

I have a degree in cognitive science, and I have studied some psychiatry, but I am not an M.D. I am doing informal research, which brings me to your forum with a specific question.

I understand DSM-IV-TR is outdated, but I am still curious about something I see in it. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV-TR (DSM-IV-TR) (2000), pp. 323–326:

When poor psychosocial functioning is present in Delusional Disorder, it arises directly from the delusions themselves. For example, an individual who is convinced that he will be murdered by “Mafia hit men” may quit his job and refuse to leave his house....

I am curious about the DSM’s selection of “Mafia hit men” as an example.

Can anyone cite a study showing that fear of “Mafia hit men” tends to be a delusion?

Can anyone cite a study showing that fear of “Mafia hit men” tends to be unwarranted by circumstance?

Thank you.

 

[littlefred]

Hello,

I have a degree in cognitive science, and I have studied some psychiatry, but I am not an M.D. I am doing informal research, which brings me to your forum with a specific question.

I understand DSM-IV-TR is outdated, but I am still curious about something I see in it. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV-TR (DSM-IV-TR) (2000), pp. 323–326:



I am curious about the DSM’s selection of “Mafia hit men” as an example.

Can anyone cite a study showing that fear of “Mafia hit men” tends to be a delusion?

Can anyone cite a study showing that fear of “Mafia hit men” tends to be unwarranted by circumstance?

Thank you.

Have you given some thought to illuminati hit men? That might be a thing too.

 

[calvnandhobbs68]

I am curious about the DSM’s selection of “Mafia hit men” as an example.

Can anyone cite a study showing that fear of “Mafia hit men” tends to be a delusion?

Can anyone cite a study showing that fear of “Mafia hit men” tends to be unwarranted by circumstance?

Thank you.

What's the overall question here?...like what are you actually trying to get at?

Delusions do not have to be totally bizarre to be delusions. Look up the definition of a delusion and look back to the definition of delusional disorder. There's a reason the "with bizarre content" specifier exists...because most delusions are not that bizarre or even implausible to happen to someone, somewhere in the world.

 

[GoSpursGo]

I strongly suspect this example is just that--an example, that was selected at semi-random. But in any event, I'm locking this thread, as it is not really a medical question. Furthermore this is a forum for medical professionals or aspiring students, not for informal research.