A network-based response to the two-factor theory of delusion formation.

A network-based response to the two-factor theory of delusion formation.
Cogn Neuropsychiatry. 2019 Apr 16;:1-5
Authors: Darby RR
Abstract
In response to Dr. Corlett's paper regarding the two factor theory of delusional misidentifications, I discuss further evidence that VMPFC damaged patients do not have an isolated factor 1 defect. I then discuss more broadly the limitations in the modular view of brain function that leads to the 2-factor theory. Finally, I propose a connectionist based interpretation of delusional misidentifications that better fits with the clinical data from patients with focal brain lesions showing how these lesion locations relate to complex brain networks.
PMID: 30987557 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Cognitive Neuropsychiatry - April 17, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Cogn Neuropsychiatry Source Type: research