Which of the following is not considered a proximal sense emphasized by sensory integration theory?

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Which of the following is not considered a proximal sense emphasized by sensory integration theory?

In sensory integration theory, proximal senses are the body-based inputs that provide immediate feedback for movement and postural control: touch (tactile), body position and movement (proprioceptive), and balance/orientation (vestibular). Vision, while essential for interacting with the environment, is considered a distal sense because it comes from external objects and is processed to interpret the world rather than to drive the immediate organization of motor responses. Therefore, vision is not categorized as a proximal sense in this framework.

In sensory integration theory, proximal senses are the body-based inputs that provide immediate feedback for movement and postural control: touch (tactile), body position and movement (proprioceptive), and balance/orientation (vestibular). Vision, while essential for interacting with the environment, is considered a distal sense because it comes from external objects and is processed to interpret the world rather than to drive the immediate organization of motor responses. Therefore, vision is not categorized as a proximal sense in this framework.

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