Advances in Visual Perceptual Learning and Plasticity

Overview

Journal Nat Rev Neurosci

Specialty Neurology

Date 2009 Dec 3

PMID 19953104

Citations 180

Authors

Yuka Sasaki

Jose E Nanez

Takeo Watanabe

Affiliations

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Abstract

Visual perceptual learning (VPL) is defined as a long-term improvement in performance on a visual task. In recent years, the idea that conscious effort is necessary for VPL to occur has been challenged by research suggesting the involvement of more implicit processing mechanisms, such as reinforcement-driven processing and consolidation. In addition, we have learnt much about the neural substrates of VPL and it has become evident that changes in visual areas and regions beyond the visual cortex can take place during VPL.

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