Representing orientation: A coordinate-system hypothesis and evidence from developmental deficits.
Saved in:
| Title: | Representing orientation: A coordinate-system hypothesis and evidence from developmental deficits. |
|---|---|
| Authors: | McCloskey, Michael (AUTHOR), Valtonen, Jussi (AUTHOR), Cohen Sherman, Janet (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Cognitive Neuropsychology. Jul2006, Vol. 23 Issue 5, p680-713. 34p. 24 Diagrams. |
| Subjects: | Visual learning, Visual acuity, Patterning therapy, Brain, Systemic memory hypothesis, Mobility of people with disabilities |
| Abstract: | This article concerns how the orientations of objects are represented in the human brain. We propose a coordinate-system hypothesis of orientation representation (COR) and show that the hypothesis provides an explicit basis for interpreting orientation errors. Next, we report results from three studies of individuals with developmental deficits in the processing of orientation information, demonstrating that the COR hypothesis can interpret the error patterns in each study. We conclude by discussing several issues concerning the interpretation of our results, the COR hypothesis, and the use of developmental deficits as a basis for inferences about normal cognition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Copyright of Cognitive Neuropsychology is the property of Taylor & Francis Ltd and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) | |
| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
|
Full text is not displayed to guests.
Login for full access.
|
|
| Abstract: | This article concerns how the orientations of objects are represented in the human brain. We propose a coordinate-system hypothesis of orientation representation (COR) and show that the hypothesis provides an explicit basis for interpreting orientation errors. Next, we report results from three studies of individuals with developmental deficits in the processing of orientation information, demonstrating that the COR hypothesis can interpret the error patterns in each study. We conclude by discussing several issues concerning the interpretation of our results, the COR hypothesis, and the use of developmental deficits as a basis for inferences about normal cognition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
|---|---|
| ISSN: | 02643294 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/02643290500538356 |
