Capgras syndrome and dangerousness.
This article discusses Capgras syndrome and its association with harmful and potentially harmful behaviors. Phenomenological and psychodynamic analysis of a series of cases will highlight danger signals that may be present in Capgras patients.
Silva
J A
JA
School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles.
Leong
G B
GB
Weinstock
R
R
Boyer
C L
CL
D000328:Adult; D000786:Anger; D002194:Capgras Syndrome / Q000523:psychology*; D003134:Commitment of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders; D003617:Dangerous Behavior; D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D003702:Delusions / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007298:Insanity Defense; D008297:Male; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D014754:Violence