Abstract
In a case of Capgras' syndrome the primary double is usually the spouse. In the described case, the patient chose as a double her pregnant 15-year-old daughter even though her spouse and four other children lived with her. A psychodynamic explanation for this choice is offered within the mechanism of the 'ambivalence theory.'
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 607-611 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | American Journal of Psychotherapy |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1986 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Psychology