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Self-recognition: From touching the body to knowing the self.

Authors :
Adolph, Karen E.
Tamis-LeMonda, Catherine S.
Source :
Current Biology. Mar2024, Vol. 34 Issue 6, pR239-R241. 3p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Recognizing oneself in a mirror is a classic test of self-concept. A new study has revealed the perceptual-motor foundations of conceptual self-knowledge: infants' success in the mirror test was accelerated after touching a tactile stimulus while viewing themselves in a mirror. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*SELF
*SELF-perception
*INFANTS
*PHYSICAL contact
*MIRRORS

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Language :
English
ISSN :
09609822
Volume :
34
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Current Biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176151256
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2024.02.007
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