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Sensory modulation refers to a complex central nervous system process [1] [45] by which neural messages that convey information about the intensity, frequency, duration, complexity, and novelty of sensory stimuli are adjusted. [46] SMD consists of three subtypes: Sensory over-responsivity. Sensory under-responsivity; Sensory craving/seeking.
Sensory processing disorder – over- or under-responsiveness to sensory input; Sincerity – tendency to tell the truth; Special interests – narrow and passionate areas of interest; Stimming – repetitive movements or sounds that stimulate the senses and regulate emotion and sensory processing
Neural adaptation or sensory adaptation is a gradual decrease over time in the responsiveness of the sensory system to a constant stimulus. It is usually experienced as a change in the stimulus. For example, if a hand is rested on a table, the table's surface is immediately felt against the skin.
Sensory based motor disorder. Patients have incorrect processing of motor information that leads to poor motor skills. Sensory processing disorder or sensory discrimination disorder, which is characterized by postural control problems, lack of attentiveness, and disorganization. There are several therapies used to treat SPD.
Sensory overload occurs when one or more of the body's senses experiences over-stimulation from the environment. There are many environmental elements that affect an individual. Examples of these elements are urbanization , crowding , noise , mass media , and technology .
Psychosensory therapy is a form of therapeutic treatment that uses sensory stimuli (i.e., touch, sight, sound, taste, smell) to affect psychological and emotional health. [1] In addition, psychosensory therapy is a group of therapeutic techniques that involves applying sensory inputs to treat various behaviors, mood, thoughts, symptoms, and ...
Desensitization (from Latin "de-" meaning "removal" and "sensus" meaning "feeling" or "perception") is a psychology term related to the treatment or process that diminishes emotional responsiveness (reduced reaction) to a negative or aversive stimulus after repeated exposure.
Autonomic responsiveness decreases with age, and emotion regulation skill tends to increase. [89] Emotional regulation in adulthood can also be examined in terms of positive and negative affectivity. [90] Positive and negative affectivity refers to the types of emotions felt by an individual as well as the way those emotions are expressed. [90]