Psychosocial

Category

ID

2.0

Theories that attribute UAP sightings to various psychological, perceptual, and sociological factors.

Theories that attribute UAP sightings to various psychological, perceptual, and sociological factors.

Theories that attribute UAP sightings to various psychological, perceptual, and sociological factors.

These theories suggest that UAP experiences are the result of individual or collective psychological processes, such as misperception, hallucinations, or social contagion.

Sociological

Sociological

Subcategory

ID

2.1

Theories exploring the sociological and cultural factors influencing UAP sightings, reports, and interpretations.

Hypnosis

ID

2.1.1

Theory

Theories suggesting that UAP experiences or encounters may be induced or influenced by hypnotic states, either self-induced or externally imposed.

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Hypnosis

ID

2.1.1

Theory

Theories suggesting that UAP experiences or encounters may be induced or influenced by hypnotic states, either self-induced or externally imposed.

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Hypnosis

ID

2.1.1

Theory

Theories suggesting that UAP experiences or encounters may be induced or influenced by hypnotic states, either self-induced or externally imposed.

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Mass Hysteria

ID

2.1.2

Theory

Theories proposing that UAP sightings and reports can be explained by instances of collective psychological distress, anxiety, or excitement, leading to shared delusions or misinterpretations.

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Mass Hysteria

ID

2.1.2

Theory

Theories proposing that UAP sightings and reports can be explained by instances of collective psychological distress, anxiety, or excitement, leading to shared delusions or misinterpretations.

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Mass Hysteria

ID

2.1.2

Theory

Theories proposing that UAP sightings and reports can be explained by instances of collective psychological distress, anxiety, or excitement, leading to shared delusions or misinterpretations.

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Memetic Virus

ID

2.1.3

Theory

Theories suggesting that UAP experiences and beliefs can spread like viral ideas (memes) through social networks, media, and cultural transmission, influencing perception and interpretation.

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Memetic Virus

ID

2.1.3

Theory

Theories suggesting that UAP experiences and beliefs can spread like viral ideas (memes) through social networks, media, and cultural transmission, influencing perception and interpretation.

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Memetic Virus

ID

2.1.3

Theory

Theories suggesting that UAP experiences and beliefs can spread like viral ideas (memes) through social networks, media, and cultural transmission, influencing perception and interpretation.

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Conditioning / Disinformation

ID

2.1.4

Theory

Theories proposing that UAP reports and beliefs may be the result of deliberate conditioning, propaganda, or disinformation campaigns by governments, organizations, or other entities for various purposes.

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Conditioning / Disinformation

ID

2.1.4

Theory

Theories proposing that UAP reports and beliefs may be the result of deliberate conditioning, propaganda, or disinformation campaigns by governments, organizations, or other entities for various purposes.

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Conditioning / Disinformation

ID

2.1.4

Theory

Theories proposing that UAP reports and beliefs may be the result of deliberate conditioning, propaganda, or disinformation campaigns by governments, organizations, or other entities for various purposes.

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Hoax

ID

2.1.5

Theory

Theories suggesting that some UAP sightings and reports are deliberately fabricated, staged, or perpetrated as hoaxes for various reasons, such as attention-seeking, financial gain, or social manipulation.

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Hoax

ID

2.1.5

Theory

Theories suggesting that some UAP sightings and reports are deliberately fabricated, staged, or perpetrated as hoaxes for various reasons, such as attention-seeking, financial gain, or social manipulation.

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Hoax

ID

2.1.5

Theory

Theories suggesting that some UAP sightings and reports are deliberately fabricated, staged, or perpetrated as hoaxes for various reasons, such as attention-seeking, financial gain, or social manipulation.

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Psychological

Psychological

Subcategory

ID

2.2

Theories focusing on the role of individual and collective psychological factors, such as perception, cognition, belief systems, and psychopathology, in shaping UAP experiences and reports.

False Belief / Misinterpretation

ID

2.2.1

Theory

Theories proposing that UAP experiences and reports can be explained by individual or collective misinterpretations, misidentifications, or false beliefs, often influenced by cultural, psychological, or perceptual factors.

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False Belief / Misinterpretation

ID

2.2.1

Theory

Theories proposing that UAP experiences and reports can be explained by individual or collective misinterpretations, misidentifications, or false beliefs, often influenced by cultural, psychological, or perceptual factors.

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False Belief / Misinterpretation

ID

2.2.1

Theory

Theories proposing that UAP experiences and reports can be explained by individual or collective misinterpretations, misidentifications, or false beliefs, often influenced by cultural, psychological, or perceptual factors.

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Fallible / Screen Memory

ID

2.2.2

Theory

Theories suggesting that some UAP experiences or memories may be distorted, confabulated, or serve as "screen memories" masking underlying psychological or traumatic issues.

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Fallible / Screen Memory

ID

2.2.2

Theory

Theories suggesting that some UAP experiences or memories may be distorted, confabulated, or serve as "screen memories" masking underlying psychological or traumatic issues.

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Fallible / Screen Memory

ID

2.2.2

Theory

Theories suggesting that some UAP experiences or memories may be distorted, confabulated, or serve as "screen memories" masking underlying psychological or traumatic issues.

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Psychosomatic Disorder

ID

2.2.3

Theory

Theories proposing that some UAP experiences and symptoms may be manifestations of psychosomatic disorders, where psychological factors induce physical symptoms or sensations.

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Psychosomatic Disorder

ID

2.2.3

Theory

Theories proposing that some UAP experiences and symptoms may be manifestations of psychosomatic disorders, where psychological factors induce physical symptoms or sensations.

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Psychosomatic Disorder

ID

2.2.3

Theory

Theories proposing that some UAP experiences and symptoms may be manifestations of psychosomatic disorders, where psychological factors induce physical symptoms or sensations.

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Psychosis / Hallucination

ID

2.2.4

Theory

Theories suggesting that some UAP experiences can be explained by instances of psychosis, hallucinations, or other altered states of perception and cognition.

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Psychosis / Hallucination

ID

2.2.4

Theory

Theories suggesting that some UAP experiences can be explained by instances of psychosis, hallucinations, or other altered states of perception and cognition.

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Psychosis / Hallucination

ID

2.2.4

Theory

Theories suggesting that some UAP experiences can be explained by instances of psychosis, hallucinations, or other altered states of perception and cognition.

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Collective Unconscious

ID

2.2.5

Theory

Theories drawing upon Carl Jung's concept of the collective unconscious, proposing that UAP experiences may emerge from shared archetypal symbols, myths, and imagery deeply embedded in the human psyche.

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Collective Unconscious

ID

2.2.5

Theory

Theories drawing upon Carl Jung's concept of the collective unconscious, proposing that UAP experiences may emerge from shared archetypal symbols, myths, and imagery deeply embedded in the human psyche.

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Collective Unconscious

ID

2.2.5

Theory

Theories drawing upon Carl Jung's concept of the collective unconscious, proposing that UAP experiences may emerge from shared archetypal symbols, myths, and imagery deeply embedded in the human psyche.

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Neurological

Neurological

Subcategory

ID

2.3

Theories proposing that UAP experiences are the result of neurological processes, abnormalities, or stimulation of specific brain regions.

Psychedelics / Pharmacology

ID

2.3.1

Theory

Theories suggesting that some UAP experiences may be induced or influenced by the use of psychedelic substances or other pharmacological agents affecting perception, cognition, and consciousness.

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Psychedelics / Pharmacology

ID

2.3.1

Theory

Theories suggesting that some UAP experiences may be induced or influenced by the use of psychedelic substances or other pharmacological agents affecting perception, cognition, and consciousness.

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Psychedelics / Pharmacology

ID

2.3.1

Theory

Theories suggesting that some UAP experiences may be induced or influenced by the use of psychedelic substances or other pharmacological agents affecting perception, cognition, and consciousness.

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Pathology / Trauma

ID

2.3.2

Theory

Theories proposing that some UAP experiences may be related to underlying psychological pathologies, traumas, or unresolved emotional issues.

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Pathology / Trauma

ID

2.3.2

Theory

Theories proposing that some UAP experiences may be related to underlying psychological pathologies, traumas, or unresolved emotional issues.

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Pathology / Trauma

ID

2.3.2

Theory

Theories proposing that some UAP experiences may be related to underlying psychological pathologies, traumas, or unresolved emotional issues.

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Neurodivergence

ID

2.3.3

Theory

Theories suggesting that some individuals reporting UAP experiences may have neuro-divergent traits or conditions, such as synesthesia or autism spectrum disorders, influencing their perception and interpretation.

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Neurodivergence

ID

2.3.3

Theory

Theories suggesting that some individuals reporting UAP experiences may have neuro-divergent traits or conditions, such as synesthesia or autism spectrum disorders, influencing their perception and interpretation.

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Neurodivergence

ID

2.3.3

Theory

Theories suggesting that some individuals reporting UAP experiences may have neuro-divergent traits or conditions, such as synesthesia or autism spectrum disorders, influencing their perception and interpretation.

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High Intuition / Functioning

ID

2.3.4

Theory

Theories proposing that individuals with heightened intuition, psychic abilities, or other exceptional cognitive functions may be more prone to UAP experiences or encounters.

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High Intuition / Functioning

ID

2.3.4

Theory

Theories proposing that individuals with heightened intuition, psychic abilities, or other exceptional cognitive functions may be more prone to UAP experiences or encounters.

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High Intuition / Functioning

ID

2.3.4

Theory

Theories proposing that individuals with heightened intuition, psychic abilities, or other exceptional cognitive functions may be more prone to UAP experiences or encounters.

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"Alien" Implants

ID

2.3.5

Theory

Theories suggesting that some UAP experiences may be linked to alleged "alien implants" or foreign objects believed to be inserted into individuals by extraterrestrial or otherworldly entities.

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"Alien" Implants

ID

2.3.5

Theory

Theories suggesting that some UAP experiences may be linked to alleged "alien implants" or foreign objects believed to be inserted into individuals by extraterrestrial or otherworldly entities.

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"Alien" Implants

ID

2.3.5

Theory

Theories suggesting that some UAP experiences may be linked to alleged "alien implants" or foreign objects believed to be inserted into individuals by extraterrestrial or otherworldly entities.

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