Early-Stage Vision and Perceptual Imagery in Autism Spectrum Conditions

Autism spectrum conditions (ASC) are characterized by multifaceted alterations in visual perception and mental imagery. However, the interaction between early-stage visual perception and imagery has not been explored. We recruited 40 individuals with ASC and 20 neurotypical control volunteers to par...

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Elmentve itt :
Bibliográfiai részletek
Szerzők: Maróthi Rebeka
Csigó Katalin
Kéri Szabolcs
Dokumentumtípus: Cikk
Megjelent: 2019
Sorozat:FRONTIERS IN HUMAN NEUROSCIENCE 13
Tárgyszavak:
doi:10.3389/fnhum.2019.00337

mtmt:30987846
Online Access:http://publicatio.bibl.u-szeged.hu/24423
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