Action-Oriented Approaches to Visuo-Spatial Brain Functions

  • D. J. Ingle
  • B. L. Shook
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Abstract

Modes of perception of spatial relationships are evaluated for frogs and for a mammalian species, the Mongolian gerbil. Hypotheses as to the special role of visual cortex are derived from some of these comparisons. Finally, the results of testing gerbils for spatial abilities after visual cortex ablations are found to support some hypotheses.

Keywords

Visual Cortex Cortical Lesion Mongolian Gerbil Optic Tectum Striate Cortex 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • D. J. Ingle
    • 1
    • 2
  • B. L. Shook
    • 1
    • 2
  1. 1.The Rowland Institute for Science, Inc.CambridgeUSA
  2. 2.Department of PsychologyUniversity of CaliforniaDavisUSA

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