Perceptual Learning at Higher Trained Cutoff Spatial Frequencies Induces Larger Visual Improvements

Frontiers in Psychology
Di WuWei Xiao

Abstract

It is well known that extensive practice of a perceptual task can improve visual performance, termed perceptual learning. The goal of the present study was to evaluate the dependency of visual improvements on the features of training stimuli (i.e., spatial frequency). Twenty-eight observers were divided into training and control groups. Visual acuity (VA) and contrast sensitivity function (CSF) were measured and compared before and after training. All observers in the training group were trained in a monocular grating detection task near their individual cutoff spatial frequencies. The results showed that perceptual learning induced significant visual improvement, which was dependent on the cutoff spatial frequency, with a greater improvement magnitude and transfer of perceptual learning observed for those trained with higher spatial frequencies. However, VA significantly improved following training but was not related to the cutoff spatial frequency. The results may broaden the understanding of the nature of the learning rule and the neural plasticity of different cortical areas.

References

Jun 1, 1991·Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·A Karni, D Sagi
Jan 1, 1987·Vision Research·K Ball, R Sekuler
May 22, 1997·Nature·M Ahissar, S Hochstein
Nov 26, 1999·Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·Z Liu
Jan 26, 2000·Nature·J GoldA B Sekuler
Mar 4, 2000·Nature Neuroscience·M Sigman, C D Gilbert
Sep 25, 2001·Neuron·C D GilbertR E Crist
Apr 4, 2002·Journal of Neurophysiology·Geoffrey M GhoseJohn H R Maunsell
Apr 25, 2003·International Ophthalmology Clinics·Arthur P Ginsburg
Feb 20, 2004·The Journal of Neuroscience : the Official Journal of the Society for Neuroscience·Tianming Yang, John H R Maunsell
Apr 6, 2004·Current Biology : CB·Christopher S FurmanskiStephen A Engel
May 25, 2004·Nature Neuroscience·Wu LiCharles D Gilbert
Oct 4, 2006·Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology. Journal Canadien D'ophtalmologie·Jonathan C Horton
Mar 5, 2008·Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·Chang-Bing HuangZhong-Lin Lu
Mar 26, 2008·Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery·Donald T H Tan, Allan Fong
Dec 26, 2008·The Journal of Neuroscience : the Official Journal of the Society for Neuroscience·Roger W LiDennis M Levi
Jan 17, 2009·Journal of Vision·Linda HenrikssonSimo Vanni
Jun 16, 2009·The Journal of Physiology·Charles D GilbertValentin Piech
Sep 18, 2009·Journal of Vision·Pamela E JeterZhong-Lin Lu
Dec 9, 2009·International Journal of Psychophysiology : Official Journal of the International Organization of Psychophysiology·You WangYulong Ding
Sep 28, 2010·Neurobiology of Learning and Memory·Zhong-Lin LuBarbara Anne Dosher
Nov 23, 2010·Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science·Susana T L Chung
Aug 4, 2011·Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science·Andrew T AstlePaul V McGraw
Sep 8, 2011·Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·Jian Ding, Dennis M Levi
Jan 24, 2012·Vision Research·Zahra HussainAllison B Sekuler
Mar 1, 2012·Scientific Reports·Uri PolatDennis M Levi
Apr 18, 2012·Scientific Reports·Jiawei ZhouYifeng Zhou
Oct 11, 2012·Journal of Vision·David P McGovernJonathan W Peirce
Nov 24, 2012·The Journal of Neuroscience : the Official Journal of the Society for Neuroscience·Janneke F M JeheeFrank Tong
Jan 31, 2013·Scientific Reports·Andrew T AstlePaul V McGraw
Feb 11, 2014·Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science·Jie XiChang-Bing Huang
Feb 22, 2014·Current Biology : CB·Jenni DeveauAaron R Seitz
Jun 21, 2014·The Journal of Neuroscience : the Official Journal of the Society for Neuroscience·Shao-Chin Hung, Aaron R Seitz
Jul 13, 2014·Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience·Clara CascoAndrea Pavan
Jul 15, 2015·Journal of Vision·Fang HouZhong-Lin Lu

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Jan 8, 2021·Frontiers in Neuroscience·Jie XiChang-Bing Huang
Feb 9, 2021·Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience·Luca BattagliniClara Casco

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Software Mentioned

MATLAB
PsychToolbox

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.