Why Do Some People “Hear Voices”? A Look Inside the Schizophrenic Brain

Researchers have identified two potential brain process failures contributing to auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia: malfunctioning corollary discharge and overly active efference copy. Their study, involving EEGs of patients, shows these flaws may prevent the brain from properly identifying self-generated sounds, offering a new direction for treatment. Auditory hallucinations are likely the result of abnormalities in [...]