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The term interoception is often used to define perceptual experiences that are not determined by “outside” stimuli. It refers to the sense of the physiological condition of the body and links sensations such as thirst, hunger, cold and warmth, and pain with emotional experience (feelings) and motivation, as it drives the individual towards adaptive behavior in order to establish homeostasis (e.g., by drinking, eating, and protection against environmental challenges).
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(2013). Interoception. In: Gebhart, G.F., Schmidt, R.F. (eds) Encyclopedia of Pain. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-28753-4_201065
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