Limitations of PET and lesion studies in defining the role of the human cerebellum in motor...

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Title: Limitations of PET and lesion studies in defining the role of the human cerebellum in motor...
Authors: Timmann, D., Diener, H.C.
Source: Behavioral & Brain Sciences. Sep96, Vol. 19 Issue 3, p477. 3/4p.
Subjects: Positron emission tomography, Classical conditioning
Abstract: Opinion. Describes several positron emission tomography (PET) studies using classical conditioning paradigms. Cerebellar involvement and specific function in learning paradigms; Importance of dissociating motor performance and learning deficits in human lesions studies; Different role of the cerebellum in adaptation of postural reflexes and learning of voluntary movements.
Database: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
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Abstract:Opinion. Describes several positron emission tomography (PET) studies using classical conditioning paradigms. Cerebellar involvement and specific function in learning paradigms; Importance of dissociating motor performance and learning deficits in human lesions studies; Different role of the cerebellum in adaptation of postural reflexes and learning of voluntary movements.
ISSN:0140525X
DOI:10.1017/S0140525X00081899