They have a role in the perception of self and nonself electric fields in electric fish.

Dissatisfaction with your shape suggests a mis-match between the perceptions of self versus what you deem the 'ideal'.

This theory proposes that conscious awareness and the perception of self are generated in the brain via patterns of input that can be modified by different perceptual inputs.

In particular, the characteristics and symbolic representations that an individual associates with his or her perceptions of self are pivotal in the person-place bond.

The distorted perceptions of self, others, and associated affects are the focus of treatment as they emerge in the relationship with the therapist (transference).