Interactions between space and effectiveness in human multisensory performance.

ABSTRACT: Several stimulus factors are important in multisensory integration, including the spatial and temporal relationships of the paired stimuli as well as their effectiveness. Changes in these factors have been shown to dramatically change the nature and magnitude of multisensory interactions. Typically, these factors are considered in isolation, although there is a growing appreciation for the fact that they are likely to be strongly interrelated. Here, we examined interactions between two of these factors - spatial location and effectiveness - in dictating performance in the localization of an audiovisual target. A psychophysical experiment was conducted in which participants reported the perceived location of visual flashes and auditory noise bursts presented alone and in combination. Stimul

SUBMITTER: Nidiffer AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4958498 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature