The Science Behind Auditory Hallucinations: Explained

Researchers in Switzerland conducted a study using a setup that induced the feeling of a ghostly presence to investigate the phenomenon of hearing voices. They found that volunteers were more likely to report hearing a voice when there was a delay between a button press and a rod's touch. The study suggests that hallucinations may arise from the brain's difficulty in recognizing one's own actions and being primed to expect a particular outcome. Further research into how the brain builds the impression of a voice when none is present may provide insights into understanding and managing distressing hallucinations.