Year: 2011
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Embodied cognition theorists suggest that cognition is bodily based and that the brain developed due to interaction with the environment, and thus evolved to facilitate sensorimotor processing.As such, one goal of embodied cognition research is to determine how the interaction between the body and the environment affects the storage and processing of semantic information.Recent neuroimaging research has shown that the sensorimotor and premotor cortices are activated somatotopically when responding to action-related stimuli.In addition, behavioural research has provided evidence in support of the theory of embodied cognition, in dissertation could not have been possible without his unwavering support and guidance.I am incredibly grateful for his dedication and commitment as a supervisor.Ron was devoted to making sure that I was a successful student and researcher.He was supportive of my personal interests and guided me to follow my heart and make sure to have a healthy balance between life and school.I will always appreciate his patience and advice not only in academia, but also in my personal life.I would like to
Author: Carrie Esopenko
Language: English
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W94624819