How does the brain decide what belongs to your body?
In the Rubber Hand Illusion lab, students experience a striking demonstration of body ownership and sensory integration. By combining visual and tactile cues, participants begin to perceive a replica hand as their own, creating a powerful introduction to how the brain constructs our sense of self.
This hands-on psychology exercise gives students an opportunity to explore perception, cognition, and neuroscience through direct experience rather than observation alone. The lab is easy to implement, highly engaging, and often becomes one of the most talked-about activities in the course.
