The experiential self state as affective salience: A dual-self states framework for consciousness and self-transcendence
PsyArXiv April 12, 2026 preprint DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/g34m9_v2 (opens in new tab)
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe paper proposes a dual-self states framework for understanding consciousness and self-transcendence, arguing that the experiential self state is defined by affective salience. It suggests that shifts between self states are driven by changes in how emotionally significant stimuli are processed, offering a model that integrates affect and selfhood.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Proposes that the experiential self state is defined by affective salience and that self-transcendence involves a shift between two distinct self states within a dual-self states framework. |
Abstract
The experiential self state as affective salience: A dual-self states framework for consciousness and self-transcendence