Authors Matthew McQuinn (Harvard/CFA, [email protected], phone: 617-495-2536), Joshua S. Bloom (UC Berkeley), Jonathan Grindlay (Harvard/CFA), David Band (GSFC), S.D. Barthelmy (GSFC), E. Berger (Harvard-CfA), A. Corsi (INAF-Roma), S. Covino (INAF-Brera), G.J. Fishman (MSFC), Steven R. Furlanetto (UCLA), Neil Gehrels (GSFC), D.H. Hartmann (Clemson), Chryssa Kouveliotou (MSFC), A.S. Kutyr...

In four experiments, a computerized Corsi-like paradigm was used to assess which of the many reference frames are used in visuospatial short-term memory. By varying the relative orientation (slanted +/-45° or in an upright position) of the head and the displays, we modulate the utility of the allocentric, egocentric (eye- and head-centred), and template-centred reference frames. The results of ...

This paper presents an investigation of cognitive ability in 30 subjects at risk for Huntington's disease. Those shown to be at high or low risk for this disease are compared on a wide range of neuropsychological measures. Results indicate only one significant difference between the two groups; those who carry the gene show a higher level of performance on the Corsi Supraspan task. It is sugges...

The paper studies whether visuospatial working memory (VSWM) and, specifically, recall of sequential-spatial information, can be improved by metacognitive training. Twenty-two fourth-grade children were involved in seven sessions of sequential-spatial memory training, while twenty-four children attended lessons given by their teacher. The posttraining evaluation demonstrated a specific improvem...

Dual-task activities are essential within everyday life, requiring visual–spatial memory (VSM) and mobility skills. Navigational is an important component of VSM needed to carry out activities, but this often not included in traditional tests such as the Corsi block tapping test (CBT). The Walking Test (WalCT) allows both navigational be tested together, well allowing measures gait collected, t...

I Percorsi di alfabetizzazione e apprendimento della lingua italiana sono il principale strumento per la formazione linguistica delle degli adulti stranieri frequentanti i CPIA. Attraverso l’analisi testi prodotti da corsisti questi corsi, presente contributo offre uno sguardo privilegiato su questa realtà didattica. Malgrado non sia mancata l’attenzione gli aspetti linguistici, qui proposta si...