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What an illusion involving a fake hand can tell us about our mind–body connection

People who have a weaker sense of self are also more likely to have less bodily awareness, McGill researchers have found.

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Research has shown that an illusion involving a fake hand can provide insight into the relationship between our minds and bodies. This illusion, which involves perceiving a fake hand as one's own, has been found to be more convincing for individuals with a weaker sense of self. The study suggests that people's perceptions of themselves and their bodily experiences are closely linked.

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