PSYB65H3 Chapter 10: PSYB65 - Chapter 10 - Dec 6, 2010
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When we process the position, direction, or movement of objects or points in space, we are using some form of spatial ability. Left hemisphere: language processing; right hemisphere: spatial processing. Neurologically normal people can identify the location of a dot more readily when it occurs in the left visual field (projected to the right hemisphere). Depth perception ability to determine relative position of an object; divides into 2 types: local depth perception ability to use detailed features of objects point by point to assess relative position. brain computes the differences in the images presented to the two eyes and fuses these images to produce depth. no obvious features, so local depth perception cues cannot be responsible for this effect. Line orientation e/g/ being able to differentiate between letter b and p. right hemisphere advantage for both tactile and visual assessment of line orientation.
