hallucination

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Introduction
The nature of hallucinations
Induction of hallucinations
- Direct brain stimulation
- Sleep
  - Hypnagogic hallucinations
  - Dreams
- Excessive excitation
- Sensory deprivation
- Loss of sleep
- Hypnosis and trance states
- Sensory defects
- Psychological factors
- Chemical factors

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