Analytic cognitive style predicts paranormal explanations of anomalous experiences but not the experiences themselves: Implications for cognitive theories of delusions.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbtep.2016.08.018
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES It has been proposed that delusional beliefs are attempts to explain anomalous experiences. Why, then, do anomalous experiences induce delusions in some people but not in others? One possibility is that people… read more here.
Keywords: paranormal explanations; explanations anomalous; cognitive style; analytic cognitive ... See more keywords
Methodological guidelines to investigate altered states of consciousness and anomalous experiences
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DOI: 10.1080/09540261.2017.1285555
Abstract: Abstract Anomalous experiences (AE) (uncommon experiences or one that is believed to deviate from the usually accepted explanations of reality: hallucinations, synesthesia, experiences interpreted as telepathic…) and altered states of consciousness (ASC) have been described… read more here.
Keywords: methodological guidelines; guidelines investigate; states consciousness; altered states ... See more keywords
Developing a dynamic model of anomalous experiences and function in young people with or without psychosis: a cross-sectional and longitudinal study protocol
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022546
Abstract: Introduction Anomalous experiences are common within the general population, but the frequency and intensity is increased in young people with psychosis. Studies have demonstrated that perceptual biases towards noticing these phenomena plays a role, but… read more here.
Keywords: anomalous experiences; study; young people; metacognition ... See more keywords
Case Study of Recognition Patterns in Haunted People Syndrome
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.879163
Abstract: Haunted People Syndrome (HP-S) denotes individuals who recurrently report various “supernatural” encounters in everyday settings ostensibly due to heightened somatic-sensory sensitivities to dis-ease states (e.g., marked but sub-clinical levels of distress), which are contextualized by… read more here.
Keywords: family; anomalous experiences; haunted people; case ... See more keywords