Haptic Perception Flashcards
1
Q
Haptos means what (Greek)?
A
PALPABLE
2
Q
What can occur when one is using a tool such as a stick, meaning the perceptual experience is transferred to the end of the tool?
A
EXTENDED HAPTIC PROPRIOCEPTION
3
Q
Name some of the many disorders haptic sensitivity can be impaired by?
A
SKIN INJURIES \+ NERVE LESIONS \+ NEUROPATHY DIABETES MELLITUS \+ THYROID DYSFUNCTION
4
Q
What 3 things can haptic perception impairments affect?
A
WALKING \+ HOLDING OBJECTS \+ USING TOOLS
