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Body in Mind: The Role of Embodied Cognition in Self‐Regulation
Author(s) -
Balcetis Emily,
Cole Shana
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
social and personality psychology compass
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.699
H-Index - 53
ISSN - 1751-9004
DOI - 10.1111/j.1751-9004.2009.00197.x
Subject(s) - embodied cognition , action (physics) , situational ethics , cognition , psychology , cognitive science , reciprocal , affect (linguistics) , cognitive psychology , embodied agent , modalities , motor cognition , mind–body problem , cognitive robotics , social cognition , social psychology , epistemology , communication , sociology , neuroscience , social science , philosophy , linguistics , physics , quantum mechanics
We review a growing body of literature that evidences the reciprocal relationship between body and mind, known as embodied cognition. We argue that an embodied mind may serve a functional purpose, aiding in self‐regulatory processes. Specifically, we suggest that embodied cognition assists in self‐regulation by increasing signal strength, encouraging appropriate goal‐relevant action, and incorporating situational constraints to cue appropriate information processing styles. Furthermore, we propose that affect serves as the link between an embodied mind and self‐regulatory action. Finally, we situate this research in debates on theories of mind, and we advocate for a highly interactive system that integrates information across modalities.