Body Perception
Document Type
Book Chapter
Department
Psychology (CMC)
Publication Date
2010
Abstract
Body perception refers to the detection and recognition of an animate body and its postures. The body is a special object of perception because unlike other objects, it refers to perception of the self as well as to perception of others.
Rights Information
© 2010 SAGE Publications
Recommended Citation
Reed, C.L. (2009). Body perception. Encyclopedia of Perception. Newbury Park, CA: Sage.
