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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology
  • Philosophy of Mind

Background:

  • Consciousness and emotions are complex phenomena.
  • Existing theories struggle to fully explain their interplay.
  • The Attentional Modulation of Energy (AME) theory offers a novel framework.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the mechanisms of emotion generation and function.
  • To integrate emotion within the AME theory of consciousness.
  • To explain how emotions contribute to the sense of self.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical framework development based on the AME theory.
  • Analysis of the interplay between core affect, cognitive appraisal, and physiological responses.
  • Examination of attentional shifts and their impact on self-representation.

Main Results:

  • Emotions arise from affective responses that redirect attention to the self.
  • This attentional shift modulates the energy level of the organ of attention (aOA) related to self.
  • Deviations from a self-related set-point generate conscious emotional experiences.

Conclusions:

  • Emotions are integral to consciousness, modulated by attentional energy.
  • They serve as vital signals for internal equilibrium and self-integrity.
  • Emotions dynamically shape and reconstruct the individual's sense of self.