Carlos Morra and Ernst Franzek: Psychopathological Symptoms
Delusion of inanimate doubles

 

Definition: False belief about objects or physical elements in their usual environment having been replaced by identical objects (Anderson and Williams 1994).

 

ExplorationThe presence of delusion of inanimate doubles can be established by interviewing the patient.

 

Reference:

 

Anderson DN, Williams E. The delusion of inanimate doubles. Psychopathology 1994; 27: 220-5.

 

January 31,2019