| A cognitive model of dangerous delusional misidentification syndromes. | |
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PMID: 7815025 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The hallmark of the delusional misidentification syndromes is the presence of a misidentification delusion of the self or others. Delusional misidentification may present with an increased risk for dangerous behaviors. Individuals suffering from delusional misidentification syndromes may express hostility in ways ranging from serious verbal threats to homicidal acts. The causes of dangerous misidentification delusions remain for the most part undetermined. In this article, we report a series of six cases of individuals who harbored dangerous misidentification delusions. These individuals were studied phenomenologically and forensically. They were also studied biologically, including neuropsychological testing. A cognitive hypothesis aimed at explaining dangerousness and delusional misidentification is proposed. Implications of the hypothesis for further research are briefly outlined. |
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Authors:
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J A Silva; G B Leong; E S Garza-Treviño; J Le Grand; D Oliva; R Weinstock; C L Bowden |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of forensic sciences Volume: 39 ISSN: 0022-1198 ISO Abbreviation: J. Forensic Sci. Publication Date: 1994 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1995-02-03 Completed Date: 1995-02-03 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0375370 Medline TA: J Forensic Sci Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1455-67 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. |
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Adult Brain Diseases / complications Capgras Syndrome / etiology* Cognition Disorders / diagnosis*, etiology Dangerous Behavior* Delusions / etiology* Electroencephalography Hostility Humans Male Middle Aged Models, Psychological Neuropsychological Tests Schizophrenia, Paranoid / etiology Tomography, X-Ray Computed |
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