Reality filtering could be organized in a taxonomy based on different aspects or dimensions of the concept. Here is one possible taxonomy:
- Definition and Explanation:
- Definition of reality filtering
- Explanation of how it works
- Historical and theoretical background of reality filtering
- Mechanisms of Reality Filtering:
- Cognitive processes involved in reality filtering
- Neural mechanisms underlying reality filtering
- Effects of reality filtering on perception, behavior, and mental health
- Types of Reality Filtering:
- Sensory filtering: filtering of sensory information
- Attentional filtering: filtering of attentional resources
- Emotional filtering: filtering of emotional reactions
- Social filtering: filtering of social cues and interactions
- Cultural filtering: filtering of cultural norms and values
- Development and Disorders of Reality Filtering:
- Development of reality filtering in childhood and adolescence
- Disorders of reality filtering, such as psychosis, delusions, and hallucinations
- Impact of trauma, stress, and substance abuse on reality filtering
- Applications of Reality Filtering:
- Clinical interventions to improve reality filtering in mental health disorders
- Enhancement of reality filtering in cognitive and performance domains
- Ethical and philosophical implications of reality filtering in decision making and perception of reality.