interoception

Meanings

• noun

  The ability to perceive and recognize sensations and signals that originate from within the body, including hunger, thirst, pain, temperature, and body position.

  - "Interoception plays an important role in regulating our body's homeostasis."
  - "Damage to the interoceptive system can lead to conditions such as anorexia and bulimia."
  - "Meditation practices can help improve interoceptive awareness."

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Variants

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interception , interceptions

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Etymology

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Interoception comes from the Latin words 'interus' meaning 'within' and 'capio' meaning 'take'. It refers to the process of taking in or perceiving information from within the body.

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Trivia

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1. Interoception is not a well-known term outside of scientific and medical communities, but it is an essential aspect of human health and well-being.

2. Interoception is sometimes referred to as the 'sixth sense'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Proprioception: Proprioception is the ability to perceive the position and movement of the body and its parts in space. It is closely related to interoception as both involve the perception of bodily sensations.

2. Exteroception: Exteroception is the ability to perceive stimuli from the external environment through the five senses. It is the opposite of interoception.

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Culture

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Interoception has been a topic of interest in various fields such as psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy. In literature, interoception is sometimes used as a metaphor for self-awareness or introspection. In art, it can be represented through various mediums such as painting, sculpture, or performance art that explore the human body and its sensations.

How to Memorize "interoception"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sensory map of your body. Visualize each body part and the sensations it sends to your brain.
   - Visualize a thermometer or a hunger scale to understand interoceptive signals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate interoception with the sensation of hunger or thirst.
   - Associate interoception with the feeling of being in tune with your body.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym I CAN to remember the five senses: Interoception, Chemosensation, Audition, Vision, and Tactition.
   - Use the phrase 'I feel great' to remember the role of interoception in self-awareness.

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