Examining the right temporal lobe's role in nonverbal memory

被引:96
作者
Barr, WB
机构
[1] LONG ISL JEWISH MED CTR, ALBERT EINSTEIN COLL MED, DEPT NEUROL, NEW HYDE PK, NY 11042 USA
[2] LONG ISL JEWISH MED CTR, ALBERT EINSTEIN COLL MED, DEPT PSYCHIAT, NEW HYDE PK, NY 11042 USA
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10.1006/brcg.1997.0925
中图分类号
Q189 [神经科学];
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071006 ;
摘要
Tests of facial recognition and spatial learning were administered to presurgical patients with unilateral temporal lobe EEG foci. Right temporal lobe patients obtained lower facial recognition scores than let temporal lobe patients. The groups performed equally on the spatial learning test. A factor analysis revealed two independent factors: a general visuospatial factor and a more specific facial identification faster. The findings provide support for the existence of two dissociable visual processing systems. Memory impairments associated with right temporal lobe dysfunction may be characterized as an impairment in a ventral visual processing system responsible for facial memory and pattern recognition. (C) 1997 Academic Press.
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