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Beings in the moment

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 December 2019

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Mark A. Elliott*
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School of Psychology, National University of Ireland, GalwayH91 EV56, Republic of Ireland. mark.elliott@nuigalway.ie
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Abstract

Hoerl & McCormack's theory defines temporal behavior from an awareness of time, but lacks one critical element: the impact of “psychological presence” in the “moment now.” Central to experience of temporal non-stationarity: “Nowness” links future with past in the context of time flow. Does this differ between species? Evidence suggests not: Different temporal experiences between species requires greater critical evaluation.

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 42 , 2019 , e250
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