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Body representations and cognitive ontology: Drawing the boundaries of the body image
1Cognition and Philosophy Lab, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3800, Australia.
Consciousness and Cognition
|July 8, 2019
Summary
This study challenges assumptions about long-term body image and body schema, proposing new taxonomic principles for understanding body representation in cognitive neuroscience.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Body Representation Research
Background:
- The distinction between body image and body schema is influential in cognitive neuroscience.
- Emerging research explores the relationship between these representations, with Pitron et al. (2018) proposing reciprocal co-construction.
- Pitron et al. (2018) assumed long-term body image includes tool spatial characteristics and distorts in Alice in Wonderland syndrome.
Purpose of the Study:
- To challenge the assumptions made by Pitron et al. (2018) regarding long-term body image.
- To clarify the definition and scope of "long-term body image."
- To establish taxonomic principles for body representation research.
Main Methods:
- Critical examination of the concept of "long-term body image."
- Analysis of assumptions within existing models of body representation.
- Theoretical argumentation and conceptual clarification.
Main Results:
- The assumption that long-term body image incorporates spatial characteristics of tools is questioned.
- The assumption of distortion in Alice in Wonderland syndrome is challenged.
- New taxonomic principles for body representation research are proposed.
Conclusions:
- Re-evaluation of the definition of long-term body image is necessary.
- Existing models may require revision based on a clearer understanding of body image.
- The proposed taxonomic principles offer a framework for future research into body representation.
Keywords:
Alice in wonderland syndromeAnorexia nervosaBody imageBody representationBody schemaCognitive ontologyLong-termMore Related Videos
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