Introduction to Body Vigilance Body vigilance, often conceptualized within the framework of attentional bias, refers to a heightened and persistent state of awareness directed toward internal bodily sensations, signals, and processes. This psychological construct involves the selective monitoring of physiological changes, which may include subtle shifts in heart rate, muscle tension, respiratory patterns, or internal […]
Introduction and Definition of Bodily Sensations Bodily sensations, often referred to collectively as the somatosensory system, encompass the diverse range of sensory information derived from the body itself, excluding the specialized senses of vision, audition, olfaction, and gustation. These sensations are fundamental to an organism’s ability to navigate its environment, maintain internal equilibrium, and establish […]