AT vs. Lucid Dreaming
| LUCID DREAMS | OBEs |
|---|---|
| 50%-70% incidence in general population. | 14%-25% incidence in general population. |
| Occurs only during sleep. | Occurs usually when awake. |
| EEG; REM dream type with occasional alpha. | No typical REM findings on EEG. |
| Dreamer and physical body are still "integrated". | OBEer perceives him/herself as separated from the physical body, which is inert and thoughtless. |
| Consciousness often vivid, with mystical qualities in experienced subjects. | Consciousness more ordinary, like being awake, even in experienced subjects. |
| Dream is seen as a totally personal (subjective) production of the dreamer's mind. | OBEer does not see it as a subjective personal production, but rather as objective reality. |
| Dreamer can consciously program the dream. | OBEer is a semi-passive, objective observer. |
| Physical body not visible. | Physical body usually visible. |
| Fewer have a lasting positive impact. | Usually a highly positive lasting impact. |
