Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Perceived Reachability in Hemispace |
| Authors: |
Gabbard, C., Ammar, D., Rodrigues, L. |
| Source: |
Brain and Cognition. Jul 2005 58(2):172-177. |
| Availability: |
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| Peer Reviewed: |
N |
| Page Count: |
6 |
| Publication Date: |
2005 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles |
| Descriptors: |
Nonverbal Communication, Interpersonal Communication |
| DOI: |
10.1016/j.bandc.2004.10.001 |
| ISSN: |
0278-2626 |
| Abstract: |
A common observation in studies of perceived (imagined) compared to actual movement in a reaching paradigm is the tendency to overestimate. Of the studies noted, reaching tasks have been presented in the general midline range. In the present study, strong right-handers were asked to judge the reachability of visual targets projected onto a table surface at midline, right- (RVF), and left-visual fields (LVF). Midline results support those of previous studies, showing an overestimation bias. In contrast, participants revealed the tendency to underestimate their reachability in RVF and LVF. These findings are discussed from the perspective of actor 'confidence' (a cognitive state) possibly associated with visual information, perceived ability, and perceived task demands. |
| Abstractor: |
Author |
| Entry Date: |
2005 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ697640 |
| Database: |
ERIC |
