Delusional misidentification and dangerousness: a neurobiologic hypothesis.
Delusional misidentification syndromes have intrigued this century's psychiatric researchers. More recently, the dangerousness posed by individuals suffering from these syndromes has been a subject of scientific inquiry. A series of five individuals suffering from delusional misidentification syndromes was studied from a phenomenologic and neuropsychologic perspective. Using this information, a hypothesis involving the psychobiological contributions to the dangerousness of delusional misidentification can be generated. This may further our understanding of the dangerousness posed by psychotic individuals.
Silva
J A
JA
University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio.
Leong
G B
GB
Weinstock
R
R
Wine
D B
DB
D000328:Adult; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002194:Capgras Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D003617:Dangerous Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents