Does the arousal system contribute to near-death and out-of-body experiences? A summary and response.
Journal of Near-Death Studies 2007 DOI: 10.17514/jnds-2007-25-3-p135-169. (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Commentary Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Near-death experience |
| Citations | 18 |
| Key points | Argues that the hypothesis connecting NDEs to the arousal system is viable but that current evidence and studies have substantial weaknesses, so the relationship is not established. |
Abstract
Article acknowledging the viability and potential value of the hypothesis underlying articles suggesting a relationship between near-death experiences (NDEs) and the body's arousal system, but also identifying substantial weaknesses in both the presented lines of evidence and the studies.
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