Submodality

Definition

Submodalities are specific sensory qualities perceived by the body, categorized within a broader sense modality like touch, vision, or hearing. They include aspects such as texture in touch or pitch in hearing.

Related terms

Sensory Receptors:

Specialized cells responsible for converting external stimuli into neural signals for the brain to interpret.

Proprioception:

The sense of self-movement and body position, often considered a submodality of touch.

Somatosensory System: A part of the sensory nervous system that processes sensory information from the skin, muscles, and joints