Embodied Cognition
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Embodied cognition is the idea that the mind is not only connected to the body but that the body influences the mind.

In other words it reflects the argument that the motor system influences our cognition, just as the mind influences bodily actions.

For example, when somebody holds a pencil in their teeth engaging the muscles of a smile, they comprehend pleasant sentences faster than unpleasant ones, while holding a pencil between their nose and upper lip to engage the muscles of a frown has the reverse effect.


Topic: #CognitiveBiases
Source: Wikipedia