Rapid and Unpredictable Shifts in Perceived Pleasantness of Continuous Affective Touch
Affective touch (stroking the skin at velocities between 1 and 10 cm/s) is generally perceived as pleasant. However, this pleasant sensation diminishes with continuous stimulation over several minutes, with substantial individual variability in the habituation process. This study aimed to identify i...
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| Main Authors: | Anne Schienle, Carina Schlintl, Arved Seibel |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Behavioral Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/15/6/712 |
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