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... > social science subjects > psychology > cognitive psychology > learning and perception > cognitive processes > perception (psychology) > skin and body senses > tool use
... > social science subjects > psychology > cognitive psychology > perception (psychology) > skin and body senses > tool use

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tool use  

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  • A tool can be defined as any object that provides a specific mechanical advantage when carrying out a task. Tool use, then, can simply be thought of as the act of using an object to help achieve a specific goal. [Source: Encyclopedia of Perception; Tool Use]

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