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| Author(s): |
Soares Jr, Raimundo da Silva
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Oku, Amanda Yumi Ambriola
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Barreto, Candida S. F.
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Sato, Joao Ricardo
Total Authors: 4
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | Behavioural Brain Research; v. 477, p. 9-pg., 2024-10-19. |
| Abstract | |
Spatial cognition plays a crucial role in our daily lives. The relationship between spatial abilities and mathematical performance is well-established, with visuospatial training offering significant benefits in academic STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines. Developing visuospatial training requires an objective evaluation of spatial cognition and consideration of various 3D displays. This study aims to compare the neural efficiency of STEM and non-STEM individuals during mental rotation tasks (MRT) in 3D and 2.5D conditions (pseudo 3D) using virtual reality (VR). For that, we propose a novel integrative assessment of spatial cognition by combining a cost-effective VR headset and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). Overall, the findings reveal that STEM individuals exhibit greater neural efficiency in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (PFC) while solving MRT in a VR environment compared to their non-STEM counterparts. Additionally, the study shows that there is no significant difference in performance between 3D and 2.5D stimuli, suggesting that both conditions are equally suitable for MRT in VR. One possible explanation is that immersive VR reduces the distinctions between 3D models and 2.5D images, considering MRT scores and PFC activity. This research underscores the practicality and relevance of using VR and fNIRS to evaluate visuospatial tasks and the potential to identify distinct student learning profiles and enhance spatial skills. Furthermore, it highlights the potential of 2.5D stimuli as a cost-effective alternative for learning applications in VR. Here, we demonstrated that modeling the same task in 3D and 2.5D conditions can compare how humans interact with visuospatial tests, providing insights into applying VR devices to develop spatial skills. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 23/16997-6 - EMU: Multimodal system for neural activity recording for assessing brain function |
| Grantee: | João Ricardo Sato |
| Support Opportunities: | Research Infrastructure Program - Small Medium Sized |
| FAPESP's process: | 21/05332-8 - Brazilian high-risk cohort for psychiatric disorders: 10 years follow-up |
| Grantee: | Rodrigo Affonseca Bressan |
| Support Opportunities: | Research Projects - Thematic Grants |
| FAPESP's process: | 18/04654-9 - Time series, wavelets and high dimensional data |
| Grantee: | Pedro Alberto Morettin |
| Support Opportunities: | Research Projects - Thematic Grants |
| FAPESP's process: | 19/17907-5 - Inferences on interbrain networks using functional near-infrared spectroscopy: investigating child-adult interactions |
| Grantee: | Amanda Yumi Ambriola Oku |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate (Direct) |
| FAPESP's process: | 18/21934-5 - Network statistics: theory, methods, and applications |
| Grantee: | André Fujita |
| Support Opportunities: | Research Projects - Thematic Grants |
| FAPESP's process: | 23/02538-0 - Time series, wavelets, high dimensional data and applications |
| Grantee: | Aluísio de Souza Pinheiro |
| Support Opportunities: | Research Projects - Thematic Grants |
| FAPESP's process: | 23/13418-5 - Inferences on intersubject brain networks coupling in children during cooperative task: a near-infrared spectroscopy study |
| Grantee: | Raimundo da Silva Soares Junior |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Technical Training Program - Technical Training |