The first experiment, a spatial cueing task, tested the stimulus - driven
spatial attention of 24 babies.
The study shows that the type of birth experience influences one form of infants» attention, and possibly any cognitive process that relies
on spatial attention.
«The brain networks
for spatial attention and arousal may underlie the impairments in delirium and spatial neglect,» noted Dr. Boukrina.
When we stimulated at gamma frequency (47 Hz) in a separate session, this effect was precisely reversed, which suggests that externally amplified oscillations can
enhance spatial attention and facilitate attentional selection.
Neuroscientists established in previous work
on spatial attention that varying groups of neurons in the visual cortex process different sections of the visual field.
For spatial attention, that involves regions of the visual cortex that map to a particular area within the visual field.
Spatial attention is related to how well a baby can focus on a specific area of interest.
Adler and Wong Kee - You's study is therefore important as it is the first on birth experiences to compare
the spatial attention of babies delivered vaginally to those born through caesarean sections.
Scientists know much less about this type of attention, known as object - based attention, than
spatial attention, which involves focusing on what's happening in a particular location.
It slows
their spatial attention, which plays a role in how well they are able to prioritize and focus on a particular area or object that is of interest.
The researchers believe it is because caesarean delivered babies» brain development was impacted by their method of birth and their ability to initially allocate
their spatial attention.
The Geniculocalcarine Pathway in Man, and some Putative Visual areas Involved in Visuo -
spatial Attention.
A big component of separation anxiety is a dog's withdrawal from the physical, verbal, and
spatial attention that the owner provides when they are home.
Reduce Affection and Create Separation: A big component of separation anxiety is your dog's withdrawal from the physical, verbal, and
spatial attention that you provide them when you are home.
Effect of Neurofeedback on Visual -
Spatial Attention in Male Children with Reading Disabilities: An Event - Related Potential Study