A qualitative analysis of sensory phenomena induced by perceptual deprivation
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These states have been shown to intensify or alter sensory perceptions and make them more salient.
“These states have been shown to intensify or alter sensory perceptions and make them more salient [83].”
From Embodied Cognition in Meditation, Yoga, and Ethics—An Experimental Single-Case Study on the Differential Effects of Four Mind–Body Treatments (2022) · cites this paper as [83]
Both skills have been described as central to meditation.
“Both skills have been described as central to meditation [83], but more research is warranted to substantiate our findings.”
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- Authors
- Lloyd, D. M., Lewis, E., Payne, J., & Wilson, L.
- Affiliations
- University of Manchester (GB)
- Corresponding author
- Lewis, Elizabeth
- Venue
- Phenomenology and the Cognitive Sciences
- Published
- 2011-11-16
- Volume
- 11
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 95-112
- ISSN
- 1568-7759 (ISSN-L)
- 1572-8676
- OpenAlex
- W2152811813
- Cited by
- 30
- References
- 62
- Citations by year
- 2026: 2 · 2025: 4 · 2024: 1 · 2023: 3 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 2 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 6 · 2017: 1 · 2016: 1 · 2015: 1 · 2014: 3
- FWCI
- 1.24
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Licence
- www.springer.com/tdm (tdm)
- Locations
- Phenomenology and the Cognitive Sciences (publishedVersion)
- Research Explorer (The University of Manchester) (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Philosophy and Theoretical Science
- Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Hallucinations in medical conditions
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Paranormal Experiences and Beliefs
- Keywords
- sensory deprivation, misunderstanding, hallucinations, visual phenomena, multisensory environment, conscious awareness, exploratory behavior
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