We are often asked questions about how to identify what type of haunting a person is experiencing. Well, the first step in answering that question is figuring out what type of entity 'you' are dealing with. Below is a list of the most common forms entities appear in and a short discription of how to tell if this is your entity. Keep in mind that not all entities are conformists and may not be on the list. Also this list is not concrete and some entities may appear to be one thing but in reality be the complete opposite in demeanor. This definition list has the definitions the CSPI uses, different groups may use different terminology or slightly different defintitions. Also listed are definitions of commonly used researchers terms, and language.

Haunting:

Mist, Psychic Fog:

Vortex:

Sphere:

Orb:

Cold Spot:

Residual:

Intelligent:

Entity:

Apparition:

Spirit, Ghost:

Psychic Energy:

Animal:

Elemental:

Poltergeist: