Sleight of hand and sense of self
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - 12:49
in Psychology & Sociology
(PhysOrg.com) -- An illusion that tricks people into believing a rubber hand belongs to them isn`t all in the mind, Oxford University researchers have found. They have observed a physical response as well, a finding that offers insight into conditions which affect a patient`s sense of self and body ownership, such as stroke, schizophrenia, autism, or eating disorders.
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