You may read part 1 of this posting: The Rainbow Before Evening : Recognizing Faces and Ramachandran Case – Part 1 - Alzheimer's 16
Image 01 - Amygdala related to limbic system in memory and emotion (Source: Neuroscience, Purves).
One
of the interesting theory is from Ramachadran and Hirstein (1997). They
proposed that Capgras delusion are more common in the ventral of
occipitotemporal which is a pathway that connected with amygdala.
Based on this theory, the delusion is a result from the disconnection between face-processing area and the limbic system.
Related
to the case of the case of a wife with pretending husband, another
case about capgras delusion was illustrated by Ramachandran.
Image 02 - A little Grapefruit
The case about a young man (25 year old) who got a car accident and landed with his head. This young man has problem to recognize his loved ones.
Image 03 - A grapefruit, ready to be consumed
To be continued to Part 3
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Muy interesante. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThis is a truly fascinating topic. Thank you so much for sharing. 😊
ReplyDeleteMy husband has problem to recognize faces...surely no problem with family and friends, but has difficulty to recognize strangers' faces.
ReplyDeleteBuenos días, interesante lo que nos dejas
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Un abrazo.
Boa tarde, obrigada pela informação é muito interessante, bjs.
ReplyDeleteInteresante estos estudios que integran causas de l alzheimer. Un abrazo. Carlos
ReplyDeleteoh that is sad.
ReplyDeleteI find this really interesting.
ReplyDeleteThe way a brain injury can change how someone recognizes loved ones is both sad and fascinating.
Thank you for sharing these cases.