Understanding Body Schema and Peripersonal Space

This chapter dives into the intricate concepts of body schema and peripersonal space, exploring their evolutionary significance and cognitive processes. Through various studies, it illustrates how our brain perceives and navigates spatial awareness, highlighting the fascinating dual role of neurons in responding to sensory stimuli within these spaces. The discussion also considers ethical implications in animal research, underscoring the ongoing quest to understand how proximity influences interaction and safety in both humans and animals.