Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) Practice Exam

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What syndrome involves a person believing they are dead?

Cotard's syndrome
Tourette syndrome
Schizophrenia
Dementia

The correct answer is: Cotard's syndrome

Cotard's syndrome is a rare neuropsychiatric condition characterized by the belief that one is dead, does not exist, or has lost their internal organs or blood. This disorder can lead individuals to feel that they are walking corpses or that they are in a state of existential void. It is often associated with depression, significant mood disorders, and sometimes seen in patients with neurological conditions or severe mental illness. The other options describe different disorders: Tourette syndrome involves involuntary motor and vocal tics; schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking; dementia refers to a decline in cognitive function that affects daily living. These conditions do not typically involve a person believing they are dead, which is the hallmark of Cotard's syndrome. This distinction highlights the unique nature and features of Cotard's syndrome as compared to the other disorders listed.