Asymmetrical visual deprivation: a technique to differentially influence lateral hemispheric function.

S. E. Levick, T. Lorig, B. E. Wexler, R. E. Gur, R. C. Gur, G. E. Schwartz

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Abstract

This article describes a contact-lens method to sustain asymmetry in visual deprivation and the use of this method to test the general hypothesis that asymmetry in input deprivation can shift activation balance in the integrated brain, differentially influencing lateral hemispheric function. Effects of asymmetrical visual deprivation were as predicted on lateral asymmetry of EEG theta, producing more theta over the deprived hemisphere. Cross-modal influence of such visual deprivation was found in the perception of pleasantness of odors. An interaction was found between side of visual deprivation and performance on verbal reasoning and spatial orientation tasks. A line-bisection test of visual attention was not sensitive to the effects. Fatigue as rated on the Profile of Mood States was greatest when the left hemisphere was deprived.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1363-1382
Number of pages20
JournalPerceptual and motor skills
Volume76
Issue number3 Pt 2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1993

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
  • Sensory Systems

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