Capgras delusion reveals the complexity of the brain's recognition processes from "summary" of Phantoms in the Brain by V. S. Ramachandran
Capgras delusion is a bizarre disorder that provides a window into the complexity of the brain's recognition processes. In this condition, a patient recognizes a loved one but feels a deep sense of unease and insists that the person is an imposter. This delusion challenges our understanding of how the brain identifies familiar faces and objects, as it highlights the intricate mechanisms at play in the recognition process.
When we see a familiar face, our brain quickly retrieves stored memories and associations to confirm the person's identity. However, in Capgras delusion, this process goes awry, leading to a disconnect between recognition and emotional response. The patient can intellectually acknowledge the person's identity but fails to experience the expected emotional connection. This discrepancy reveals the intricate interplay between different brain regions involved in recognition and e...
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