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... > social science subjects > psychology > cognitive psychology > perception (psychology) > skin and body senses > haptics
... > social science subjects > psychology > cognitive psychology > learning and perception > cognitive processes > perception (psychology) > skin and body senses > haptics
... > social science subjects > psychology > cognitive psychology > perception (psychology) > action (perception) > haptics
... > social science subjects > psychology > cognitive psychology > learning and perception > cognitive processes > perception (psychology) > action (perception) > haptics

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haptics  

Definition

  • The study of touching behavior. Touching is a part of human communication in interpersonal relationships and can be important in conveying physical intimacy. [Source: The SAGE Glossary of the Social and Behavioral Sciences; Haptics]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-H48J3H6V-J

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