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Some People With Brain Damage Believe Their Loved Ones Have Been Replaced by Impostors
A rare neurological and psychiatric condition called Capgras syndrome can cause someone to believe that a spouse, child, or close friend has been replaced by an identical-looking impostor.
The person may recognize their loved one’s face but feel that something is deeply wrong with their identity.
Researchers believe this phenomenon can involve a disruption between facial recognition and the emotional feeling of familiarity. Capgras syndrome has been associated with conditions such as dementia, schizophrenia, and certain brain injuries.
