Throwing to memorized locations: distinguishing transposition and spatial errors in spatial memory.
Most studies of visuospatial short-term memory (VSSTM) rely on simplified tasks performed on vertical screens. In this study, we examine VSSTM in a more naturalistic three-dimensional context, using goal-directed throwing toward stimuli projected on the floor. Across four experiments, participants m...
| Publicado en: | Visual Cognition Vol. 33; no. 7; pp. 420 - 437 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Aug2025
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