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Tactile-perceptual functioning as a factor in general psychological abilities

T J Boll, S Berent

    Perceptual and Motor Skills
    |April 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Tactile perception significantly impacts many human abilities, including language, spatial skills, and memory. This finding holds true for both typically developing children and those with neurological impairments.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Developmental Psychology
    • Sensory Perception

    Background:

    • Sensory perceptual abilities are fundamental to cognitive development.
    • Tactile perception, specifically, plays a crucial role in early learning and interaction.
    • Understanding its influence is key to addressing developmental challenges.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between tactile perceptual ability and diverse human cognitive and motor skills.
    • To examine this relationship in both neurologically typical children and those with brain function impairments.
    • To determine the extent to which tactile perception influences learning, memory, and problem-solving.

    Main Methods:

    • Assessed tactile perceptual abilities in children.
    • Evaluated various human abilities including language acquisition, visuo-spatial problem solving, concept formation, motor skills, memory, and learning.
    • Compared children with and without documented neurological impairments (e.g., seizure disorder, EEG abnormalities).

    Main Results:

    • Tactile perceptual ability was found to significantly influence a wide range of human abilities.
    • The effect was observed across various cognitive and motor domains.
    • Impaired tactile perception correlated with broader deficits in human abilities.

    Conclusions:

    • Tactile perception is a critical factor influencing multiple cognitive and motor functions.
    • Early assessment and support of tactile perception may be vital for optimal development.
    • This highlights the interconnectedness of sensory processing and higher-order human abilities.

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