The commonly reported effects of the Rubber Hand Illusion can be attributed to imaginative suggestion, researchers report.
The famous rubber hand illusion may help people with OCD overcome their condition without the stress of exposure therapy.
Researchers report inhibited activity of the amygdala makes people more susceptible to deception when it comes to illusory perception. The study suggests the amygdala might help to protect us against distortions in self-perception.
A new study reports amputees often feel as though their prosthetic limb is part of their body.
