Non-clinical unusual visual experiences: Measurement and cognitive mechanisms

Claire Mitchell

doi:10.26182/5c08ba45bfc04

Non-clinical unusual visual experiences: Measurement and cognitive mechanisms

Claire Mitchell

School of Psychological Science

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Abstract

Research into non-clinical unusual sensory experiences is primarily confined to the auditory modality. This thesis examines the measurement and underlying cognitive mechanisms of non-clinical unusual visual experiences by: (i) creating the Multi-Modality Unusual Sensory Experiences Questionnaire and (ii) exploring the associations of these phenomena with a range of modality-specific (visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, and object recognition) and modality-independent (temporal processing, intentional inhibition, cognitive biases, and meta-cognitive beliefs) constructs. Unusual visual experiences appear to have a unique profile which differs from that of clinical visual hallucinations. Findings support models implicating top-down factors in non-clinical unusual sensory experiences and atypical information processing.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Thesis sponsors	Australian Government Research Training Program
Award date	2 Nov 2018
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26182/5c08ba45bfc04
Publication status	Unpublished - 2018

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