Researchers have categorized these states based on three main approaches: the nature of the experience itself (state-based), the method of induction (method-based), and underlying neurophysiological mechanisms (neuro/physio-based). Current research focuses on identifying overlapping phenomenological features across different ASCs, aiming to improve nuanced conceptualization and measurement, particularly for potential clinical applications like psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.
- Altered states of consciousness (ASC) have been classified along different criteria.
- State-based schemes use features of subjective experience for the classification.
- Method-based schemes distinguish how or by which means an ASC is induced.
- Neuro/Physio-based schemes detail biological mechanisms.
- Across state-based schemes we extracted terms that suggest key subjective features of ASCs. A clustering analysis revealed eight core features of ASCs.
- Altered states of consciousness (ASC) have been classified along different criteria.
- State-based schemes use features of subjective experience for the classification.
- Method-based schemes distinguish how or by which means an ASC is induced.
- Neuro/Physio-based schemes detail biological mechanisms.
- Across state-based schemes we extracted terms that suggest key subjective features of ASCs. A clustering analysis revealed eight core features of ASCs.
