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Is perceptual learning associated with changes in a sensory region?

Perceptual learning is defined as long-term improvement in perceptual abilities as a result of perceptual experiences. It is controversial as to whether perceptual learning is associated with changes in a sensory region of the brain or not. Here, we review research that supports, or otherwise, the s...

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Autores principales: Choi, Hoon, Watanabe, Takeo
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Faculty of 1000 Ltd 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3516464/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23236341
http://dx.doi.org/10.3410/B4-24
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Sumario:Perceptual learning is defined as long-term improvement in perceptual abilities as a result of perceptual experiences. It is controversial as to whether perceptual learning is associated with changes in a sensory region of the brain or not. Here, we review research that supports, or otherwise, the sensory change hypothesis and discuss what needs to be done in the future to answer this question more definitively.