Introduction and Definition of Anomalous Perceptions Anomalous perceptions constitute a broad category of subjective experiences that deviate significantly from the typical sensory processing and interpretation of reality shared by the majority of individuals within a given culture. These phenomena represent alterations in the way external or internal stimuli are registered, organized, or experienced, ranging from […]
Introduction to Anomalous Self-Experience Anomalous Self-Experience, often abbreviated as ASE, refers to a specific class of subjective disturbances concerning the fundamental sense of self, known in philosophical terms as ipseity or the minimal self. These experiences are characterized by subtle yet pervasive alterations in the way an individual experiences their own existence, often manifesting as […]
Introduction: Defining the Body Transfer Experience The concept of the Body Transfer Experience (BTE) refers to a powerful perceptual phenomenon wherein an individual subjectively feels that an external object, which is not their biological body part, is temporarily integrated into their sense of self, specifically their body schema. This experience fundamentally challenges the stability of […]