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Affective saliency modifies visual tracking behavior in disorders of consciousness: a quantitative analysis

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  1. Neuropsychology Lababoratory, Department of Psychology, Second University of Naples, Via Vivaldi 43, 81100, Caserta, Italy

    L. Trojano

  2. Salvatore Maugeri Foundation, IRCCS, Scientific Institute of Telese Terme (BN), Via Bagni Vecchi 1, 82037, Telese Terme, BN, Italy

    L. Trojano, P. Moretta, V. Loreto & A. Estraneo

  3. Department of Neurological Sciences, Federico II University, Via Pansini 5, 81100, Naples, Italy

    L. Santoro

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Trojano, L., Moretta, P., Loreto, V. et al. Affective saliency modifies visual tracking behavior in disorders of consciousness: a quantitative analysis. J Neurol 260, 306–308 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-012-6717-x

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Keywords

  • Cranial Nerve Palsy
  • Corneal Ulcer
  • Salient Stimulus
  • Minimally Conscious State
  • Visual Pursuit