Q: A delusion is a fixed belief that does not change even with conflicting evidence. This means that, even if you try reason through a delusion with the person who has one, his belief will not change. When you present a variety of evidence to contradict the delusion, this person will still affirm the belief.  Peers with the same societal and cultural backgrounds would find the belief unlikely or not even understandable. An example of a delusion considered bizarre would be the belief that one’s internal organs have been replaced with another’s internal organs without visible scars or other signs of surgery. An example of a less bizarre delusion is the belief that one is being watched or videoed by police or government officials. Actual delusional disorder is a specific disorder that involves having delusions for one month or longer. It is definitely not during the course of another psychotic disorder such as schizophrenia. The following are criteria for a delusional disorder:   Having delusions for a month or longer. The delusions do not meet the criteria of schizophrenia, which requires that the presence of delusions is accompanied by other markers of schizophrenia such as hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized behavior, catatonic behavior, or diminished emotional expression. Other than the delusions and aspects of life affected by the delusion, functioning are not impacted. The individual is still able to take care of daily needs. His behavior is not considered odd or bizarre. Delusions are more prominent in duration than mood symptoms or hallucinations associated with the delusion. This means that mood changes or hallucinations are not the main focus or most prominent symptom. The delusion is not caused by a substance, medication, or medical condition. There are several official disorders that can have hallucinations or delusions or both, some of these include schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, delirium, and dementia., Hallucinations are experiences that involve perception and do not have an external stimulus. They also usually involve one or more of the five senses, most frequently auditory. Hallucinations can also be visual, olfactory, or tactile. Delusional disorders do not meet the criteria of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia requires other markers as well, such as hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized behavior, catatonic behavior, or diminished emotional expression. Delusional disorder affects about 0.2% of the population as any given time.  Because delusional disorder often does not affect functioning, it may be hard to tell that a person does have a delusional disorder, because they do not appear odd or strange. There is extensive research and theory regarding the cause and course of delusions, however researchers have yet to pin point one specific and definite cause.
A: Know what a delusion is. Know the criteria for a delusional disorder. Know that certain disorders can have delusions. Understand the difference between a delusion and a hallucination. Differentiate between delusional disorder and schizophrenia. Understand the prevalence of delusional disorders. Know that causes of delusions are unclear.

Q: To prepare yourself for higher education, sign up for courses like algebra, calculus, statistics, and computer science while in high school. Developing strong math and technology skills will prepare you for the rigorous coursework needed to complete a Master's degree in mathematical finance. Choose a school with strong math and technology departments so you have access to the latest software and best professors. Regardless of the major you choose, you should take courses in statistics, finance, economics, physics, engineering, and computer science to prepare you for a Master's degree. A Bachelor's degree is a 4-year program. Even though you may have honed your math skills while earning your undergraduate degree, you'll still need a Master's to become a quant. Your coursework will help you understand the financial industry, including software development, probability theory, options pricing, and financial regulation. Typically, students spend 2 years getting a Master's degree. Though you can work as a quant with a Master's degree, you will only be qualified for a senior quantitative analyst position if you have a Doctorate. You can pursue a PhD in mathematical finance, computer science, physics, or mathematical engineering. It can take 6-8 years to earn a PhD.
A: Focus on math and technology courses in high school. Earn a Bachelor's degree in statistics, finance, or economics. Obtain a Master's degree in mathematical finance. Get a PhD in a mathematical discipline if you want to be a senior analyst.

Q: Especially once you've gone over your work several times, it can sometimes be difficult to see what is on the page. You lose focus. You read sentences half-way or you read too fast and you miss mistakes. When you read your work out loud, you're more likely to catch some of these errors you missed. It can also help you catch awkward sentences, but also will give you a sense of how it feels. This means making changes to the big picture. By revising your work, you take your rough draft and turn it into something that is better developed and tailored to its purpose. Don't worry about all the little things in this phase. What you want to do is to make broad-stroke changes.  Rethink structure, such as paragraph order and focal points. Elaborate where needed. Cut out anything unnecessary. This is different than proofreading. When you edit, you go through your work with a sharp eye, crafting style and coherence. When you edit, you also correct awkwardness in your writing.  Check for cohesion and flow by assuring each sentence connects to the sentence which follows. Make sure your information is accurate. Use stronger language. Seek ways to build sentences that are more clear and exact. It can often be very helpful to have someone else read your work. This can give you a new perspective on the ways you present your ideas. Talking about your manifesto with someone else can also help you to develop stronger ideas and more specific articulations of your aims. Proofreading is very important to help maintain your credibility. This means looking for all the little errors you made while you were writing. These can make your work look sloppy and not credible. Do this once you're sure you won't be making any more big changes. It will be the last stage of your editing process.  Look for incorrect words. Find punctuation mistakes. Fix all the little errors.
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Read it out loud. Revise your work. Edit your manifesto. Ask someone you trust or respect read it. Proofread your manifesto.