title: Advances in visual perceptual learning and plasticity.
abstract: Visual perceptual learning (VPL) is defined as a long-term improvement in performance on a visual task. In recent years, the idea that conscious effort is necessary for VPL to occur has been challenged by research suggesting the involvement of more implicit processing mechanisms, such as reinforcement-driven processing and consolidation. In addition, we have learnt much about the neural substrates of VPL and it has become evident that changes in visual areas and regions beyond the visual cortex can take place during VPL.
authors: Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Charlestown, Massachusetts 02129, USA.
authors: Yuka
authors: Y
authors: Sasaki
authors: Jose E
authors: JE
authors: Nanez
authors: Takeo
authors: T
authors: Watanabe
mesh_terms: D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D009473:Neuronal Plasticity / Q000502:physiology*; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D010775:Photic Stimulation / Q000379:methods; D012054:Reinforcement, Psychology; D014793:Visual Cortex / Q000166:cytology / Q000502:physiology*; D014795:Visual Pathways / Q000502:physiology; D014796:Visual Perception / Q000502:physiology*