"The General's Abduction by Aliens from a UFO: Levels of Meaning of Alien Abduction Reports"

Abstract

A case study is presented of a patient who claims to have been abducted by aliens from a distant planet. Four related levels of meaning for the patient's belief that he--and other "contactees"--were deducted is provided. These explanations can be categorized as: historical, moral, metaphorical, and psychological. A rationale is offered for the treatment of patients with alien abduction beliefs.