Neurobehavioral evidence of interoceptive sensitivity in early infancy

Interoception, the sensitivity to visceral sensations, plays an important role in homeostasis and guiding motivated behaviour. It is also considered to be fundamental to self-awareness. Despite its importance, the developmental origins of interoceptive sensitivity remain unexplored. We here provide...

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Main Authors: Lara Maister, Teresa Tang, Manos Tsakiris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2017-08-01
Series:eLife
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Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/25318