Embodied cognition: dimensions, domains and applications
Adaptive Behavior May 4, 2020 Mirko Farina 92 citations
Embodied cognition is a fruitful research program that explains many aspects of human cognitive behavior, contrary to critics who dismiss it as empty philosophy. The article introduces the concept of embodiment, reviews theories and principles, and highlights three empirical domains where an embodied perspective has driven novel insights about mind and cognition. It also discusses recent applications in contemporary psychology, arguing that these interventions provide additional evidence against claims that embodied cognition lacks empirical content. The author concludes that embodied cognition adequately explains many aspects of human cognitive behavior and can move the field forward.