Generalization of vestibular learning to earth-fixed targets is possible but limited when the polarity of afferent vestibular information is changed

• Published in: Neuroscience Vol. 260; pp. 12 - 22
• Main Authors: Mackrous, I, Simoneau, M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier Ltd 28.02.2014; Elsevier
• Subjects: Adult; Biological and medical sciences; Ear and associated structures. Auditory pathways and centers. Hearing. Vocal organ. Phonation. Sound production. Echolocation; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; generalization; Generalization (Psychology); human; Humans; Learning; Motion Perception; Motor control and motor pathways. Reflexes. Control centers of vegetative functions. Vestibular system and equilibration; Neurology; perception; Rotation; Space Perception; Vertebrates: nervous system and sense organs; vestibular system; visuo-spatial updating; Young Adult; oculogyral illusion; clockwise; vestibulo-ocular reflex; learning; earth-fixed target; VVOR; MWW; counterclockwise; perception; OGI; vertical VOR; SD; EFT; analysis of variance; CW; ANOVA; generalization; visuo-spatial updating; CCW; VOR; human; Mann–Whitney–Wilcoxon; standard deviation; vestibular system; Learning; Human; Acquisition process; Perception; Polarity; Vestibular system; Inner ear; Organ of hearing
• ISSN: 0306-4522; 1873-7544
• DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2013.12.002

Highlights • During passive rotation, vestibular perception improved with practice and feedback. • Learning transferred to other target location for the same direction of rotation. • Learning partially transferred to other target when rotating in opposite direction.