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Experimental studies of ongoing conscious experience

J L Singer1

  • 1Department of Psychology, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520-7447.

Ciba Foundation Symposium
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

This research explores the human stream of consciousness using psychological methods. It investigates private experiences like daydreams and their link to internal thought processes and external stimuli.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychological Science
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • Studying the stream of consciousness, including daydreams and interior monologues, presents unique challenges.
  • Understanding private experiences is crucial for a comprehensive view of human cognition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and apply diverse psychological methods for studying the human stream of consciousness.
  • To investigate the determinants of thought content and the manifestation of self-beliefs and emotions within this stream.

Main Methods:

  • Psychometric studies to gather normative data on daydreaming.
  • Experimental studies employing signal-detection paradigms.
  • Thought-sampling methods to analyze the content and determinants of thought.

Main Results:

  • Identified determinants of thought content in adolescents.
  • Observed manifestations of self-beliefs and emotions in substance abusers.
  • Explored children's pretend play as a precursor to adult consciousness.

Conclusions:

  • Human consciousness involves a dynamic interplay between external information processing and internally generated mental content.
  • This internal-external processing tension has implications for personality, emotion, and behavior.

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