Interoceptive accuracy is the objective ability to accurately sense and detect internal bodily signals, like your heartbeat or breath, and it’s a key part of interoception—how your brain understands your body’s state, crucial for emotions, decision-making, and self-regulation. It’s measured by tasks like counting heartbeats (Heartbeat Detection Task) and differs from interoceptive sensibility (self-belief in sensing) and awareness (knowing if you’re accurate). Higher accuracy can link to stronger emotional experiences and better mental health, though its exact role in conditions like ADHD or suicidal thoughts is still researched.
