Perception
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‘Mind’s eye blink’ proves ‘paying attention’ is not just a figure of speech
Vanderbilt psychologists have discovered that when you shift your attention from one place to another, your brain 'blinks'—or experiences momentary gaps in perception. Read MoreNov 21, 2017
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Thickness of grey matter predicts ability to recognize faces and objects
The thickness of the cortex in a region of the brain that specializes in facial recognition can predict an individual's ability to recognize faces and other objects. Read MoreNov 9, 2015
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Interpreting ambiguous visual information is surprisingly low level brain function
When faced with ambiguous visual information, it is the visual processing areas of the brain that choose between the competing impressions, not the higher levels of the brain as previously thought. Read MoreOct 7, 2015
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Alex Maier receives Knights Templar Eye Foundation grant
A $60,000 grant will support study of the brain’s involvement in strabismus, or crossed eyes, which can develop into amblyopia, or lazy eye, even when properly treated. Read MoreJun 17, 2015
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Study gives new meaning to ‘let your fingers do the walking’
A new study has found that skilled typists can’t identify the positions of many of the keys on the QWERTY keyboard and that novice typists don’t appear to learn key locations in the first place. Read MoreDec 4, 2013
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Autism speeds motion perception
Children with autism spectrum disorder are better at perceiving the motion of certain objects than are typically developing children their age. Read MoreJun 7, 2013
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Psychologist wins Vision Sciences Society award
Assistant Professor of Psychology Geoffrey Woodman has received the 2012 young investigator award from the Vision Sciences Society. Read MoreJun 21, 2012
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Perfect timing for sensory processing
Identification of brain regions involved in processing sights and sounds may offer insights into disorders like autism and dyslexia. Read MoreMay 11, 2012