Front Hum Neurosci May 2016 PMID 27199699

Foreign Accent Syndrome As a Psychogenic Disorder: A Review.

Stefanie Keulen, Jo Verhoeven, Elke De Witte, Louis De Page, Roelien Bastiaanse, Peter Mariën

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What people are saying

The analysis reflects a cautious tone, exemplified by the minimal comment about developing a new accent after a head injury and a brief mention of the article's title. Phrases like 'sometimes you can suddenly develop an accent' suggest curiosity but lack critical engagement or emotional investment, leading to an overall neutral evaluation of the publication's importance.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussion seems neutral, with no strong support or opposition expressed toward the article's claims.

InterestModerate interest

While the topic generates some curiosity, particularly around causes of accent changes, overall interest appears mild.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Responses are minimal, with little in-depth analysis or extended discussion about the research findings.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussion does not seem to influence opinions or prompt significant reflection on the subject.

Abstract in brief

  • The article reviews cases of Foreign Accent Syndrome (FAS), mostly focusing on neurogenic causes, but it highlights that there have been only a few reports suggesting a psychogenic (psychological) origin.
  • It presents findings from a detailed database search on psychogenic FAS and emphasizes that this form of FAS might be underreported, especially in more recent years.
  • The authors argue that psychogenic FAS should be recognized as a separate clinical entity, which could improve diagnosis and understanding of the condition in medical practice.

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@Step2Kissy Take a bump to the head recently? Because sometimes you can suddenly develop an accent. Foreign Accent Syndrome As a Psychogenic Disorder: A Review - PMC (https://t.co/KagWksIeyy)

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@Step2Kissy Take a bump to the head recently? Because sometimes you can suddenly develop an accent. Foreign Accent Syndrome As a Psychogenic Disorder: A Review - PMC (https://t.co/KagWksIeyy)

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