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This is a Observational study (also classified as: Human Clinical Trial).

August 20, 2025Open Access

Sensing ghosts and other dangerous beings: Uncertainty, sensory deprivation, and the feeling of presence

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Experimental analysis of presence feelings during sensory deprivation in 126 participants, indicating uncertainty heightens these sensations.

Presence feelings increased with higher uncertainty, suggesting a link between sensory input and emotional experiences.
In a 30-minute sensory deprivation study with 126 participants, uncertainty positively correlated with feelings of presence.
Analysis involved questionnaires and physiological signals to assess psychological reactions to sensory deprivation.
Findings highlight the complexity of how uncertainty and psychological factors influence feelings of being watched or accompanied.

Nenadalová et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Experimental analysis of presence feelings during sensory deprivation in 126 participants, indicating uncertainty heightens these sensations.