Conclusion
Auditory hallucinations are much more than false perceptions. The combination of personalized
contents and interpretational processes contributes to a dynamic and emotionally charged
experience that can be better described as a belief system rooted in a perceptual experience.
Auditory hallucinations are most likely to arise because of an interaction between perceptual,
cognitive, and biological vulnerability as well as affective factors and contextual influences. In
addition, the interpretation of these experiences combined with delusional elaboration makes
auditory hallucinations a complex and truly individualized phenomenon. Understanding their
complexity can lead to useful insights for therapy.