Linguistic and conceptual control of visual spatial attention

Article Abstract:

A theory of voluntary, top-down control of visual spatial attention is presented. The theory addresses the ways in which interprets how linguistic spatial clues like 'above', 'below', 'left' and 'right' are utilized in shifting attention from one object to another. A distinction is made between perceptual and conceptual representations in this theory. Eleven experiments were conducted to test the theory's use in studying the influence of linguistic distinctions of spatial relationships.

Models, Study and teaching, Spatial behavior, Human spatial behavior, Cognitive psychology, Psycholinguistics

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Backward masking performance during and after manic episodes

Article Abstract:

Analysis of data from the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale reveals the continuance of damaging of masking performance even after the period of the manic episode in cases of bipolar mood disorder patients. Critical and set interstimulus intervals serve as parameters for these examinations. Lithium treatment influences masking impairment, while the processing deficits do not. The Group X Session interaction does not affect the masking process of both normal and bipolar patients.

Bipolar disorder

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Effects of visual perspective and narcissism on self-perception: is seeing believing?

Article Abstract:

Narcissistic individuals continue to inflate their self-worth even when perceiving themselves as detached observers. Self-esteem is strongly and easily enhanced in narcissistic persons even when acting as external observers because of their extreme sensitivity to threats to their inflated self-perceptions. Narcissistic individuals cannot see themselves in the same way as others see them because of their intense need for self-esteem.

Self-perception, Narcissism, Self perception

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