Crossmodal
Crossmodal
Crossmodal (pronounced: /krɒsˈmoʊdəl/) refers to the interaction between different sensory modalities. It is a term used in neuroscience and psychology to describe how the brain processes information from multiple senses simultaneously, leading to a unified perception of the environment.
Etymology
The term "crossmodal" is derived from the English words "cross," meaning to go or extend across, and "modal," which refers to the mode or method of something. In this context, "crossmodal" refers to the crossing or interaction of different sensory modes or modalities.
Related Terms
- Multisensory Integration: This is the study of how information from the different sensory modalities, such as sight, sound, touch, smell, self-motion, and taste, may be integrated by the nervous system.
- Sensory Modality: This refers to the way sensory information is encoded or represented, which can include vision, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.
- Neuroplasticity: This is the ability of neural networks in the brain to change through growth and reorganization. It plays a crucial role in the crossmodal perception as it allows the brain to adapt to new sensory inputs.
- Perception: This is the organization, identification, and interpretation of sensory information in order to represent and understand the presented information or the environment.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Crossmodal
- Wikipedia's article - Crossmodal
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