Carlos Morra and Ernst Franzek: Psychopathological Symptoms
Sosias´ delusion
Definition: False belief about other people not being who they are because they have been replaced by their own doubles (Capgras and Reboul-Lachaux 1923).
Exploration: The presence of sosias´delusion can be established during the interview with the patient.
Reference:
Capgras J, Reboul-Lachaux J. L’illusion des sosies dans undelire
systématise chronique. Bulletin de la Societé clinique de Medicine Mental
1923; 2: 6-16.
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