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Embodied cognition
the cognitive framework that posits cognition is situated in and shaped by the physical environment and body interactions rather than existing purely in the brain
Why This Is a Definition
This definition precisely establishes the semantic boundary of 'embodied cognition' by identifying its genus (cognitive framework) and differentia (situated in physical environment and body interactions). It distinguishes it from traditional cognitive science by emphasizing the role of physical environment as an active participant rather than just background context.