It's called 'confusion of reality and fiction' or 'loss of reality perception'.
It's typically known as 'distorted reality perception'. It might happen when someone is deeply immersed in fictional worlds or has issues with their cognitive abilities that prevent them from clearly differentiating between real and fictional situations.
It can lead to confusion and a distorted view of the world. People might make bad decisions or have trouble coping with real-life situations.
Well, usually fiction is made up and not based on real events or facts. Reality is what actually happens in the real world. Look for things that seem too perfect or impossible to be real - that could be a sign it's fiction.
Well, one way is to look for concrete evidence. If something can be verified in the real world, it's likely real. But if it's just based on imagination or fantasy, it's probably fiction.
To some extent, it can. Our brain uses past experiences, logic, and sensory information to tell fiction from reality. However, it can sometimes be tricked, especially when the fiction is highly realistic or we are emotionally involved.
Well, usually it's about looking for elements that are too fantastical or impossible in real life. If something seems way out there and couldn't happen in the real world, it's likely fiction.
It's often based on common sense and our experiences. Things that seem too good to be true or lack real-world logic are likely fiction.
One way is to do research on the historical period. For example, if a historical fiction is set in the Victorian era, look into the social norms, fashion, and technology of that time. If the book shows something completely contrary to historical records, like everyone having smartphones in Victorian times, it's clearly a fictional addition.
Pay attention to the consistency. Reality generally follows certain rules and laws. In fiction, the author can break these rules. For instance, in a fantasy novel, magic might be used to defy the laws of physics. But in the real world, we know that such things don't happen without scientific explanation. Also, the language used in non - fictional works is often more matter - of - fact, while in fiction, the language can be more creative and flowery.
It's called 'fiction to reality transformation'. When something imagined in fiction comes true in the real world, that's what we can call it.
In most cases, it does. The brain uses various cues like logic, experience, and context to separate the two. But sometimes, especially when deeply immersed or influenced, it might have trouble.