Relative Contributions of Active and Passive Touch to a Child's Knowledge of Physical Objects

Literature was examined for contributions of both active and passive touch to a child's knowledge of shape perception. While research suggests that passive touch provides a useful function, haptic exploration or active touch is more effective for information processing. Various models and their educational implications for sensory training are discussed.

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