Processing of Sequential and Holistic Stimuli in Left and Right Visual Fields,

The two halves of the brain differ in their functional capabilities. This research project evaluates the ability of two sides of the brain to process information presented in the visual periphery. Visual stimuli requiring parallel and serial processing were viewed parafoveally. The subjects were required to respond using either a manual response button or a bite switch. The data show that the response mode effects which processing style is used which in turn determines which half of the brain is used to process the information. The data suggest that with the bite-switch response mode stimuli presented in the right visual field are processed more rapidly and accurately than in the left field. With a manual response, the opposite field effects were seen. The data are discussed as they relate to visual processing in complex work environments, such as aircraft cockpits. Author