Imagery and visual working memory: one and the same?
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Although visual imagery and visual working memory are both defined by the ability to actively represent and manipulate visual information, it is not known whether they rely on common mechanisms. A recent study by Albers and colleagues directly investigates this issue, finding evidence of common internal representations in early visual areas.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Trends in cognitive sciences
دوره 17 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013