Cenesthetic hallucinations are best described as which of the following?

• A. Negative content in hallucinations
• B. Visceral/deep tissue sensations
• C. Hallucinations in the general population
• D. Residual symptoms

Answer: (B)

Cenesthetic hallucinations are internal bodily experiences—sensations that arise in visceral or deep tissues without any external stimulus. People describe feelings like movement inside, pressure, warmth, or other bodily sensations that aren’t caused by an actual bodily event. That focus on internal, bodily sensations is why the best description is visceral or deep tissue sensations. The other options refer to the content of hallucinations (negative themes), how common hallucinations are in the general population, or how long symptoms persist, none of which define the sensory modality of cenesthetic experiences.