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Pathophysiology of stress-induced limbic lobe dysfunction: A hypothesis for NDEs.

Year: 1982

Type: article

Abstract: This paper discusses the strong resemblance of near-death experiences (NDEs) to complex hallucinations associated with limbic lobe dysfunction. The paper presents the hypothesis that neurohormones with the capacity to influence hippocampal activity may also cause characteristics of NDE limbic lobe syndrome.

DOI: 10.17514/jnds-1982-2-1-p75-89.

Author: Carr, Daniel

Institution: Massachusetts General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Paranormal Experiences and Beliefs

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Funders: American Philosophical Society, National Institutes of Health

OpenAlex ID: W2808199263