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Capgras Syndrome
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Capgras Syndrome
Capgras syndrome, also known as imposter syndrome, is a neuropsychological disorder
in which an individual may believe that their family members or loved ones are in form of
doubles or imposters. Since this condition is linked to various delusions, the feeling within the
affected person is so real to make them think otherwise. Although it is believed to be uncommon,
some people are seriously affected by it and the effects spread to those taking care of them.
Joseph Capgras was the first psychologist to provide details linked to Capgras syndrome. Brain
injuries, schizophrenia, and dementia are some of the disorders that closely associate with
Capgras syndrome patients. Less research has been linked to this condition due to the limitation
of information. However, the medical fraternity is looking for more information to come up with
better medical and therapy treatments for persons diagnosed with Capgras syndrome. This paper
will discuss in detail the causes and symptoms, medical and therapy treatments, and
understanding outlined by experts linked to Capgras syndrome.
Although there are no specific causes of Capgras syndrome outlined by psychiatrists,
they have discussed some theories on the same. The theories discussed outline credibility as it
links to the history of the affected persons. Brain malfunctioning is an example theory that
describes Capgras syndrome. The theory, according to a book that covers behaviors of people
with disorders, indicates that the affected person observes the real image but the emotional
connection is never with the imposter is never possible (Mesulam, 2000, p.260) During virtual
communications, persons with Capgras syndrome caused by brain injuries can identify other
person's voice but physical meetings make them believe that the actual person may be an
imposter. As such, their brains are more connected to voices and not visions. Therefore, brain
Capgras Syndrome
Student’s Name
Institutional Affiliation
Course Name
Instructor’s Name
Date
, 2
Capgras Syndrome
Capgras syndrome, also known as imposter syndrome, is a neuropsychological disorder
in which an individual may believe that their family members or loved ones are in form of
doubles or imposters. Since this condition is linked to various delusions, the feeling within the
affected person is so real to make them think otherwise. Although it is believed to be uncommon,
some people are seriously affected by it and the effects spread to those taking care of them.
Joseph Capgras was the first psychologist to provide details linked to Capgras syndrome. Brain
injuries, schizophrenia, and dementia are some of the disorders that closely associate with
Capgras syndrome patients. Less research has been linked to this condition due to the limitation
of information. However, the medical fraternity is looking for more information to come up with
better medical and therapy treatments for persons diagnosed with Capgras syndrome. This paper
will discuss in detail the causes and symptoms, medical and therapy treatments, and
understanding outlined by experts linked to Capgras syndrome.
Although there are no specific causes of Capgras syndrome outlined by psychiatrists,
they have discussed some theories on the same. The theories discussed outline credibility as it
links to the history of the affected persons. Brain malfunctioning is an example theory that
describes Capgras syndrome. The theory, according to a book that covers behaviors of people
with disorders, indicates that the affected person observes the real image but the emotional
connection is never with the imposter is never possible (Mesulam, 2000, p.260) During virtual
communications, persons with Capgras syndrome caused by brain injuries can identify other
person's voice but physical meetings make them believe that the actual person may be an
imposter. As such, their brains are more connected to voices and not visions. Therefore, brain
