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self-motion perception  

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  • Self-motion perception refers to the ability to keep track of changes in one's position or orientation in space. For animals to move effectively in the world, they must be able to predict and detect the consequences of their actions. [Source: Encyclopedia of Perception; Self-Motion Perception]

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