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Peripersonal space refers to the area immediately surrounding our bodies where we interact with objects and others, playing a crucial role in how we perceive and act within our environment. It is a dynamic boundary that adjusts based on our actions, tools we use, and social interactions, integrating sensory and motor information to facilitate effective interaction with the world.
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The body schema is a subconscious, internal representation of the body's spatial properties and capabilities, crucial for movement and interaction with the environment. It integrates sensory inputs and motor outputs, allowing for the seamless execution of complex actions without conscious thought.
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Multisensory integration is the process by which the brain combines information from different sensory modalities to create a coherent and unified perception of the environment. This integration enhances the accuracy and efficiency of perceptual processing, allowing for better decision-making and interaction with the world.
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The action-perception loop is a continuous and dynamic interaction between sensory feedback and motor actions, where each influences the other in a cyclical pattern. It's vital for adaptive behavior, as it enables organisms to adjust actions based on changing environments and internal states.
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Proprioception is the body's ability to sense its position, movement, and action in space, allowing for coordinated and balanced movements without the need for visual cues. It is a crucial component of motor control and is mediated by sensory receptors located in muscles, tendons, and joints, which provide feedback to the brain about limb positioning and movement dynamics.
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Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's remarkable ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life, allowing it to adapt to new experiences, learn new information, and recover from injuries. This dynamic process underscores the brain's capacity for change and adaptation, challenging the long-held belief that brain development is static after a certain age.
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Spatial cognition refers to the mental processes involved in acquiring, organizing, and utilizing spatial information from the environment, crucial for navigation, object recognition, and spatial reasoning. It encompasses a range of cognitive functions including perception, memory, and problem-solving, and is influenced by both innate abilities and learned experiences.
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