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interoceptive [in′tərōsep′tiv] Etymology: L, internus, inward, capere, to take pertaining to stimuli originating from within the body that are related to the functioning of the internal organs or the receptors they activate. Compare exteroceptive, proprioception. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The vestibular system was described as interoceptive when it is both interoceptive and exteroceptive (see p 93). There are eight subscales that reflect attitudinal, behavioral, and psychological correlates of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa: drive for thinness (DT), bulimia (BUL), body dissatisfaction (BDIS), ineffectiveness (INEF), perfectionism (PER), interpersonal distrust (IDIS), interoceptive awareness (IA), and maturity fears (MF). A fourth variable affecting levels of sexual arousal is interoceptive awareness. |
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