What Is Capgras Syndrome?
2. Causes
There is a lot that we don’t know about Capgras syndrome. We do know, however, that it is closely associated with neurodegenerative disorders. Schizophrenia is also behind the condition in some cases. In addition, injuries to the brain are thought to be behind the condition in some cases. Epilepsy can also cause the condition in some cases.
Where brain injuries are concerned, studies have shown that patients with the condition have suffered damage to the right hemisphere. This is the part of the brain that allows us to process facial features to recognize different people. While there can be physical reasons behind the condition, cognitive causes are also likely.
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