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Body maps of the hand show distortions, like underestimated finger length. These distortions persist even without visual feedback, indicating they are not solely due to vision.

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Purpose of the Study:

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    • Characteristic distortions in implicit hand maps were observed in both visual and blindfolded conditions, confirming they are not solely an artifact of vision.
    • Significant differences in the magnitude of distortions were found between the visual and blindfolded conditions.
    • This suggests that vision modulates body size and shape representations, even when non-informative.

    Conclusions:

    • The distortions in implicit hand maps are robust and not solely dependent on immediate visual feedback.
    • Vision appears to play a modulatory role in shaping our internal body representations.
    • These findings advance our understanding of body perception and the interplay between sensory modalities.