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The sensitivity and criterion of sense of agency.

Wen Wen, A. C. Chang, H. Imamizu

Trends in Cognitive Sciences March 1, 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.tics.2024.03.002 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed
Key points Argues that the sense of agency, the subjective feeling of control, is an essential aspect of self-consciousness, and that distinguishing between its sensitivity and its criterion is important for discussing individual differences in the sense of agency and its connections with other cognitive functions.

Abstract

The sense of agency, which refers to the subjective feeling of control, is an essential aspect of self-consciousness. We argue that distinguishing between the sensitivity and criterion of this feeling is important for discussing individual differences in the sense of agency and its connections with other cognitive functions.