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Correspondence to Author: Oliver J. Mason, 

School of Psychology, University of Surrey.

Introduction: There are several methods for creating strange or anomalous experiences that resemble psychosis. The 81 individuals in the current study were briefly suspended using a “witches’ cradle” or “altered states of consciousness induction device” (ASCID). Numerous different types of experiences after the cradle in contrast to the initial state. Greater positive ratings on schizotypal traits were predictive with psychoticlike experiences. Certain individuals may be able to experience short-term psychotic-like effects from abnormal proprioceptive perceptual input.

Keywords:   Schizotypy, psychotomimetic, proprioception

Citation:

Oliver J. Mason. Inducing Psychotic-like Experiences without Drugs using the Witches’ Cradle. Journal of Psychological Medicine 2024.