Brain mechanisms in religion and spirituality: An integrative predictive processing framework

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• 作者：Michiel van Elk^a ; ^{m.vanelk@uva.nl} ; André ; Aleman^b
• 关键词：Religious experiences ; Supernatural beliefs ; Prayer ; Spiritual experiences ; Mystical experiences ; Believers vs. skeptics ; Paranormal beliefs ; Predictive processing ; Dual systems accounts ; Temporal lobes ; Multisensory integration ; Default mode network
• 刊名：Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews
• 出版年：2017
• 出版时间：February 2017
• 年：2017
• 卷：73
• 期：Complete
• 页码：359-378
• 全文大小：1910 K
• 卷排序：73

文摘

A predictive processing framework of religion and spirituality is presented. Interoceptive and exteroceptive error monitoring support religious belief and experience. We describe five neurocognitive mechanisms involved in religion and spirituality. We integrate neuroimaging, patient, brain stimulation and psychopharmacological studies. Philosophical and theological implications of our framework are discussed.