vision

Vision contributes to sex differences in spatial cognition and activity interests

Sex differences in a variety of psychological characteristics are well-documented, with substantial research focused on factors that affect their magnitude and causes. Particular attention has focused on mental rotation, a measure of spatial …

Judicious arrangement of symbols on a simulated AAC display optimizes visual attention by individuals with and without Down syndrome

Aided augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) displays are often designed as symmetrical row–column grids, with each square in the grid containing a symbol. To maximize vocabulary on displays, symbols are often placed close to one another, …

Perceptual similarities among wallpaper group exemplars

Symmetries are abundant within the visual environment, and many animals species are sensitive to visual symmetries. Wallpaper groups constitute a class of 17 regular textures that each contain a distinct combination of the four fundamental …