Interoception: the sense of the physiological condition of the body

@article{Craig2003InteroceptionTS,
  title={Interoception: the sense of the physiological condition of the body},
  author={A. D. Craig},
  journal={Current Opinion in Neurobiology},
  year={2003},
  volume={13},
  pages={500-505}
}
  • A. Craig
  • Published 1 August 2003
  • Psychology, Biology
  • Current Opinion in Neurobiology
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