Term ID: T2066

Grounded Cognition

/grounded-cognition/
Theoretical approach proposing that cognitive processes are fundamentally based on sensorimotor experiences and bodily interactions with the environment.
Example: Understanding concepts like "warmth" through physical temperature experiences, with activation of temperature-related brain areas when thinking about warm personalities.

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Reference: Barsalou (2008)