Cheryl Wright

Disorders of the Corpus Callosum and Confabulation Cheryl Wright

The connectivity of the human brain endows it with complexity. The corpus callosum, the largest connective structure in the brain, is often referred to as the bridge between the brain's hemispheres. It is estimated that 1 in 3,000 people are born with a disorder of the corpus callosum. (DCC). Confabulation, or the telling of misinformation without deceitful intent or knowledge, is a symptom that is associated with DCC that has yet to be quantified. This discovery study was conducted to contribute to this emerging body of research in a positive way.