Word contexts enhance the neural representation of individual letters in early visual cortex

Letters are more easily identified when embedded in a word. Here, the authors show that word contexts can enhance letter information in early visual cortex, suggesting that the advantage offered by words occurs already during early perceptual processing.

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Autores principales: Micha Heilbron, David Richter, Matthias Ekman, Peter Hagoort, Floris P. de Lange
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Lenguaje:EN
Publicado: Nature Portfolio 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/6c84409375f44ecc8be32d2954180ad4
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Sumario:Letters are more easily identified when embedded in a word. Here, the authors show that word contexts can enhance letter information in early visual cortex, suggesting that the advantage offered by words occurs already during early perceptual processing.