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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