Hallucinations are different from illusions in that hallucinations are:
Correct answer: B. Non-shared perceptual distortions
- A. Only found in hearing
- B. Non-shared perceptual distortions
- C. Shared by most people
- D. Only found in vision
Explanation
A hallucination is a perceptual experience without an external stimulus, whereas an illusion misinterprets a stimulus that is actually present. Hallucinations are therefore private or non-shared experiences in ordinary usage, making option b the intended distinction.
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