A multi-level account of selective attention
... between the competing models. While studies on dichotic listening remained prominent (e.g. Corteen and Wook 1972), many researchers turned to investigating early and late selection in the visual domain. The prototypical approach was to infer the locus of selection based on behavioural measures such ...
... between the competing models. While studies on dichotic listening remained prominent (e.g. Corteen and Wook 1972), many researchers turned to investigating early and late selection in the visual domain. The prototypical approach was to infer the locus of selection based on behavioural measures such ...
Recounting the impact of Hubel and Wiesel
... representation between retina and cortex. G. H. Bishop had explored visual cortex but largely as an extension of determining the fibre distribution in the tracts projecting to cortex, and the origin of the evoked potentials within the cortex.(Bishop & Clare, 1955; Bishop & Clare, 1951; Bishop & Clar ...
... representation between retina and cortex. G. H. Bishop had explored visual cortex but largely as an extension of determining the fibre distribution in the tracts projecting to cortex, and the origin of the evoked potentials within the cortex.(Bishop & Clare, 1955; Bishop & Clare, 1951; Bishop & Clar ...
Responses of primate frontal cortex neurons during natural vocal
... differences at the neural level is not well understood, but given the overall similarities in the basic neocortical architecture of all NHPs (Chaplin et al. 2013), key changes to aspects of the underlying neural circuitry likely occurred since diverging with our last common NHP ancestor (Schenker et ...
... differences at the neural level is not well understood, but given the overall similarities in the basic neocortical architecture of all NHPs (Chaplin et al. 2013), key changes to aspects of the underlying neural circuitry likely occurred since diverging with our last common NHP ancestor (Schenker et ...
Social stimulation and corticolimbic reactivity in premenstrual dysphoric disorder: a preliminary study
... altered emotional reactivity. In post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for example, increased amygdala reactivity and decreased activity in emotion controlling areas is observed not only in response to trauma-related challenge but also to non-symptomatic stimulation such as aversive emotional faces ...
... altered emotional reactivity. In post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for example, increased amygdala reactivity and decreased activity in emotion controlling areas is observed not only in response to trauma-related challenge but also to non-symptomatic stimulation such as aversive emotional faces ...
Predicting Activation Across Individuals with Resting
... D is a diagonal normalization matrix such that di = D(i, i) = j w(i, j) is the strength of node i. The eigenvectors of the transition matrix scaled by their eigenvalues (λt ) define an embedding that results in a representation of each voxel as a point in the embedding space: i → Φi [10] (where t is ...
... D is a diagonal normalization matrix such that di = D(i, i) = j w(i, j) is the strength of node i. The eigenvectors of the transition matrix scaled by their eigenvalues (λt ) define an embedding that results in a representation of each voxel as a point in the embedding space: i → Φi [10] (where t is ...
Goal-direction and top-down control
... projections into PFC and the striatum (the main input of the BG, figure 1). Projections into frontal cortex show an anterior to posterior gradient: heaviest in anterior cortex and falling-off as you move posteriorly, suggesting a preferential input of reward information into the PFC relative to post ...
... projections into PFC and the striatum (the main input of the BG, figure 1). Projections into frontal cortex show an anterior to posterior gradient: heaviest in anterior cortex and falling-off as you move posteriorly, suggesting a preferential input of reward information into the PFC relative to post ...
Auditory Hallucinations as a Separate Entitity
... recent functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) study using a similar paradigm in another group of hallucinationprone participants again demonstrated normal activation of the left inferior frontal gyrus and attenuated activation of the right temporal cortex21. In addition, there was relatively a ...
... recent functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) study using a similar paradigm in another group of hallucinationprone participants again demonstrated normal activation of the left inferior frontal gyrus and attenuated activation of the right temporal cortex21. In addition, there was relatively a ...
Topographic maps in human frontal and parietal cortex
... (fMRI) responses evoked by visual stimuli has resulted in the identification of many areas in human visual cortex and a description of the organization of the visual field representation in each of these areas. These methods have recently been employed in conjunction with tasks that involve higher-o ...
... (fMRI) responses evoked by visual stimuli has resulted in the identification of many areas in human visual cortex and a description of the organization of the visual field representation in each of these areas. These methods have recently been employed in conjunction with tasks that involve higher-o ...
Mechanisms of Visual Attention in the Human Cortex
... firing rate and a single poor stimulus elicited a low firing rate, the response to the paired stimuli was reduced compared with that elicited by the single good stimulus. This result indicates that two stimuli present at the same time within a neuron’s RF are not processed independently, but rather ...
... firing rate and a single poor stimulus elicited a low firing rate, the response to the paired stimuli was reduced compared with that elicited by the single good stimulus. This result indicates that two stimuli present at the same time within a neuron’s RF are not processed independently, but rather ...
T2 - Center for Neural Basis of Cognition
... Extrastriate Summary Remapping occurs at early stages of the visual hierarchy. Corollary discharge has an impact far back into the system. Remapping implies widespread connectivity in which many neurons have rapid access to information well beyond the classical receptive field. Vision is an active ...
... Extrastriate Summary Remapping occurs at early stages of the visual hierarchy. Corollary discharge has an impact far back into the system. Remapping implies widespread connectivity in which many neurons have rapid access to information well beyond the classical receptive field. Vision is an active ...
the Central Nervous System
... E. Multimodal association areas 1. make associations between kinds of sensory information ...
... E. Multimodal association areas 1. make associations between kinds of sensory information ...
Structural changes that occur during normal aging of primate
... Furthermore, the effects of age on their cognitive status can be assessed using cognitive tasks that have been adapted from human psychological test batteries [3]. Such tests show that the primary age-related cognitive deficits exhibited by aging monkeys are similar to those that affect humans, name ...
... Furthermore, the effects of age on their cognitive status can be assessed using cognitive tasks that have been adapted from human psychological test batteries [3]. Such tests show that the primary age-related cognitive deficits exhibited by aging monkeys are similar to those that affect humans, name ...
New Vistas on Amygdala Networks in Conditioned Fear
... model (Fig. 1A), the LA is seen as the major site of plasticity, whereas the central nucleus (CE) is viewed as a passive relay to downstream structures (LeDoux 2000). This model has great explanatory powers and has done much to galvanize interest in fear conditioning. However, some new data, as well ...
... model (Fig. 1A), the LA is seen as the major site of plasticity, whereas the central nucleus (CE) is viewed as a passive relay to downstream structures (LeDoux 2000). This model has great explanatory powers and has done much to galvanize interest in fear conditioning. However, some new data, as well ...
Race modulates neural activity during imitation
... and other-race individuals. Action observation studies have included observing the hand actions (Désy and Théoret, 2007) and hand gestures of own-race and other-race individuals (Liew et al., 2010; Molnar-Szakacs et al., 2007). Overall, studies of action observation have demonstrated that regions in ...
... and other-race individuals. Action observation studies have included observing the hand actions (Désy and Théoret, 2007) and hand gestures of own-race and other-race individuals (Liew et al., 2010; Molnar-Szakacs et al., 2007). Overall, studies of action observation have demonstrated that regions in ...
Neurology and Trauma: Impact and Implications
... (PTSD). Although the majority of the population will be affected by trauma at some point in their life, the impact of these experiences will vary depending on the nature of the trauma, person and family characteristics, and available formal and informal resources accessed. Among the more severe effe ...
... (PTSD). Although the majority of the population will be affected by trauma at some point in their life, the impact of these experiences will vary depending on the nature of the trauma, person and family characteristics, and available formal and informal resources accessed. Among the more severe effe ...
Structural and functional brain network correlates of depressive
... to the significance of all the connections within a subnetwork as a whole as opposed to individual connections. Both binary and weighted networks were investigated as both have been reported in the depression literature [Gong and He, 2015]. Age, gender, site were included as covariates for the betwe ...
... to the significance of all the connections within a subnetwork as a whole as opposed to individual connections. Both binary and weighted networks were investigated as both have been reported in the depression literature [Gong and He, 2015]. Age, gender, site were included as covariates for the betwe ...
Perceptual and Semantic Contributions to
... priming-related effects within extrastriate (i.e., visual) and prefrontal cortices (Buckner et al. 2000; Badgaiyan et al. 2001). The predominant interpretation is that such extrastriate regions mediate priming irrespective of the sensory modality and also despite changes in the surface features (i.e ...
... priming-related effects within extrastriate (i.e., visual) and prefrontal cortices (Buckner et al. 2000; Badgaiyan et al. 2001). The predominant interpretation is that such extrastriate regions mediate priming irrespective of the sensory modality and also despite changes in the surface features (i.e ...
The Neuroanatomical Basis of Understanding Sarcasm and Its
... only gradually mastered by young children. Developmental research studies have suggested that the difficulty that small children may have in understanding irony is related to their difficulties inferring the speaker’s belief and intentions (Sullivan, Winner, & Hopfied, 1995; Winner & Leekam, 1991). ...
... only gradually mastered by young children. Developmental research studies have suggested that the difficulty that small children may have in understanding irony is related to their difficulties inferring the speaker’s belief and intentions (Sullivan, Winner, & Hopfied, 1995; Winner & Leekam, 1991). ...
What Can an Orbitofrontal Cortex- Endowed Animal
... learning, experience, and context play important roles in human olfactory perception. Such data suggest that a given set of olfactory receptors activated by an odorant does not map directly onto a given odor percept. Rather, odor perception may rely on more synthetic, or integrative, mechanisms subs ...
... learning, experience, and context play important roles in human olfactory perception. Such data suggest that a given set of olfactory receptors activated by an odorant does not map directly onto a given odor percept. Rather, odor perception may rely on more synthetic, or integrative, mechanisms subs ...
Hyperfrontality and hypoconnectivity during refreshing in
... In control subjects, there was very little spatial overlap between the default mode network and other networks, and even adjacent cortical regions showed markedly different connectivity patterns. However, in contrast to control subjects, the left inferior frontal gyrus and the left middle frontal gy ...
... In control subjects, there was very little spatial overlap between the default mode network and other networks, and even adjacent cortical regions showed markedly different connectivity patterns. However, in contrast to control subjects, the left inferior frontal gyrus and the left middle frontal gy ...
Cross-Modal Transfer of Information between the Tactile
... found in the left postcentral gyrus, left superior parietal lobule, and right cerebellum. Finally, fields active in both TV–VV and TV–TT were considered as those involved in cross-modal transfer of information. One field was found, situated in the right insula–claustrum. This region has been shown t ...
... found in the left postcentral gyrus, left superior parietal lobule, and right cerebellum. Finally, fields active in both TV–VV and TV–TT were considered as those involved in cross-modal transfer of information. One field was found, situated in the right insula–claustrum. This region has been shown t ...
the iterative reprocessing model
... information about a stimulus is reprocessed and integrated with new information about the stimulus and the context in which it occurs. The proposed neural mechanisms underlying iterative reprocessing are shown in Figure 2. At the heart of the model are brain systems involved in the generation and pr ...
... information about a stimulus is reprocessed and integrated with new information about the stimulus and the context in which it occurs. The proposed neural mechanisms underlying iterative reprocessing are shown in Figure 2. At the heart of the model are brain systems involved in the generation and pr ...
Can the Psycho-Emotional State be Optimized by Regular Use of
... The guided imagery training is considered as an effective method and therefore widely used in modern cognitive psychotherapy, while less is known about the effectiveness of self-guided. The present study investigated the effects of regular use of self-guided positive imagery, applying both subjectiv ...
... The guided imagery training is considered as an effective method and therefore widely used in modern cognitive psychotherapy, while less is known about the effectiveness of self-guided. The present study investigated the effects of regular use of self-guided positive imagery, applying both subjectiv ...
mechanisms of visual attention in the human cortex
... firing rate and a single poor stimulus elicited a low firing rate, the response to the paired stimuli was reduced compared with that elicited by the single good stimulus. This result indicates that two stimuli present at the same time within a neuron’s RF are not processed independently, but rather ...
... firing rate and a single poor stimulus elicited a low firing rate, the response to the paired stimuli was reduced compared with that elicited by the single good stimulus. This result indicates that two stimuli present at the same time within a neuron’s RF are not processed independently, but rather ...
LEAP - Life Enrichment Center
... In the context of this paper, Specific Learning Disorders or Disabilities relates to problems with physical co-ordination and acquiring the academic skills of reading, writing, spelling and mathematics including both dyslexia and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) with or without hyperactivity. ADD wi ...
... In the context of this paper, Specific Learning Disorders or Disabilities relates to problems with physical co-ordination and acquiring the academic skills of reading, writing, spelling and mathematics including both dyslexia and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) with or without hyperactivity. ADD wi ...