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On the Origin of Interoception.

Erik Ceunen¹, Johan W S Vlaeyen², Ilse Van Diest²

¹Research Group on Health Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Leuven, LeuvenBelgium; Research Group on Self Regulation and Health, Institute for Health and Behaviour, Integrative Research Unit on Social and Individual Development, FLSHASE, University of Luxembourg, WalferdangeLuxembourg.

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Interoception, the perception of body states, has evolved to encompass emotion, decision-making, and health. This paper advocates for a subjective experience-based definition of interoception, emphasizing precise terminology for its diverse aspects.

Keywords:

body state perception cross-modal integration interoception conceptualization phenomenological experience subjective experience

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Psychology
Physiology

Background:

The concept of interoception has shifted from a restrictive to an inclusive definition over the past century.
Interoception is increasingly recognized for its broad relevance to human experience, including emotion, decision-making, and health.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a new definition of interoception grounded in subjective experience.
To advocate for the use of specific and nuanced vocabulary to describe the multifaceted nature of interoceptive sensations.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of the term 'interoception' and its historical evolution.
Review of scientific literature to identify key aspects contributing to unique interoceptive experiences.

Main Results:

Interoception, in its inclusive sense, is a construct of the central nervous system integrating various information sources.
Unique interoceptive sensations are influenced by factors such as sense of agency, physical cause, origin, and neural pathways.

Conclusions:

A definition of interoception based on subjective experience is proposed.
Clearer, specific terminology is needed to accurately capture the complexity of interoception and its components.