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title: "Vestibular Sense — AP Psychology Definition & Exam Guide"
description: "The vestibular sense is your inner-ear balance system that tracks head position and movement. Learn how it shows up in AP Psych Unit 3's body senses."
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# Vestibular Sense — AP Psychology Definition & Exam Guide

## Definition

The vestibular sense provides information about balance and movement regarding our body's position in space through receptors located in inner ear canals filled with fluid.

## Related Study Guides

- [3.1 Principles of Sensation](/ap-psych-revised/unit-3/principles-sensation/study-guide/9G8CkjXjhzo9PSEgGtqZ)

## Review

### Related Terms

- [Proprioception](/ap-psych-revised/key-terms/proprioception): The sense of the relative position of one's own parts of the body and strength of effort being employed in movement.
- [Kinesthetic Sense](/ap-psych-revised/key-terms/kinesthetic-sense): The perception of body movements. It involves being able to detect changes in body position and movements without relying on information from the five senses.
- Equilibrioception: The sense of balance, it allows an organism to sense whether it is falling, how fast it is falling, and which way is down.