Phantom Ringing Sounds

Definition

Phantom ringing sounds, also known as phantom phone vibrations or ringxiety, refer to the perception of hearing a ringing or vibrating sound from one's phone that is not actually occurring. It is a phenomenon where individuals mistakenly believe their phone is ringing or vibrating when it is not.

Related terms

Auditory Hallucination: Auditory hallucinations are perceptions of sounds that aren't really there. They can occur in various forms, such as hearing voices or noises that don't exist.

Perceptual Illusion: Perceptual illusions are misperceptions of sensory information that can occur due to various factors, such as cognitive biases or sensory disturbances.

Confirmation Bias: Confirmation bias refers to the tendency to seek out and interpret information in a way that confirms preexisting beliefs or expectations. In relation to phantom ringing sounds, it could lead someone to perceive random noises as their phone ringing because they expect it to happen.