• 인지과학
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.325-353
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• 2016

읽기의 초기 단계에서 처리되는 글자의 정보량을 지칭하는 시각 폭은 개별 글자의 획수가 증가하거나 폰트의 종류, 고정된 지면에서 차지하는 잉크의 면적, 글자 간의 간격과 같은 복잡성 요인들에 의해 영향을 받는다. 한글은 자음과 모음들이 조합되는 독특한 알파벳-음절 표기법을 사용하는 글자 체계를 가지고 있어 영어나 중국어를 중심으로 한 결과들에 비해, 자모구성의 글자 유형에 따라서도 복잡성이 달라질 수 있다는 특수성이 있다. 본 연구에서는 세 글자 쌍 패러다임을 이용하여 글자의 유형에 따라 한글 읽기 시각 폭의 크기가 영향을 받는지 살펴보았다. 그리고 여러 글자 유형의 시각 폭 중 읽기 능력의 개인차를 예측하는 글자 유형을 확인해보고자 시각 폭과 읽기 폭, 읽기 유창성, 읽기 이해와의 상관도 살펴보았다. 실험결과, 글자 유형이 복잡해질수록 글자 재인 정확률이 감소하고 시각 폭이 줄어드는 경향이 관찰되었으나 자음+모음+자음의 형태가 자음+모음 형태보다 글자 재인율이 높고 시각 폭도 큰 것으로 나타나 자모조합의 복잡성에 따른 영향이 선형적이지 않고 다른 요인이 개입할 가능성이 관찰되었다. 자음만 제시한 조건과 CV조건의 글자 재인율은 읽기 이해와 정적 상관을 보여 향후 읽기 능력과 관련한 시각 폭 측정 시 사용할 수 있는 글자 유형으로 나타났다.

• 대한지역사회작업치료학회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.67-75
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• 2013

목적 : 본 연구는 시각탐색 프로그램이 뇌졸중 환자의 시각기억에 미치는 영향에 대해 살펴보고자 실시하였다. 연구방법 : 시각 기억에 결여를 보이는 뇌졸중 환자를 대상으로 개별실험 연구방법(single subject research design) 중 ABA' 설계를 사용하였다. 기초선 A는 일반적인 작업치료를 5회기, 중재기 B에는 시각탐색 훈련프로그램을 4주 동안 7회기 매회 30분간 진행하였고, 재기초선 A'는 일반적인 작업치료를 3회기 실시하였다. 훈련 전, 후 시각기억의 변화를 알아보기 위하여 전산화 신경인지 기능 검사 프로그램 중 시각기억 검사(Visual Learning Test), 시각 단기 기억(Visual Span Test)를 실시하였다. 결과 : 시각 탐색 훈련프로그램 후에 MVPT processing time이 5.5초에서 4.5초로 더 빨라졌고, CNT 시각기억 검사(Visual Learning Test), 시각 단기 기억(Visual Span Test) 의 모든 항목들에서도 치료 전, 후 평균점수들의 향상된 결과를 보였다. 결론 : 시각탐색프로그램이 뇌졸중 환자의 시각기억에 긍정적인 영향을 주는 것을 알 수 있었다. 이러한 시도를 통해 뇌졸중 환자들의 시지각 향상을 위해 시각탐색훈련프로그램을 활용한 연구뿐만 아니라 시지각 훈련을 위한 다양한 프로그램들이 개발되어지기를 기대해 본다.

• 인지과학
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.15-27
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• 2006

한국어 단어의 글자 수, 받침의 수와 위치, 합성어 여부가 기억폭에 미치는 효과를 검증하였다. 그 결과, 전반적으로 글자가 많은 단어일수록 기억폭이 작았으며, 두 글자 단어들에서 받침이 많을수록 기억폭이 더 작았고(기억폭에 대한 받침효과), 합성어보다 단일어의 기억폭이 더 컸다. 단어당 읽기 속도를 측정한 결과, 글자가 많은 단어일수록 속도가 느렸지만, 두 글자 단어들에서 뒷받침단어의 읽기 속도가 받침없는 단어, 앞받침단어 및 양받침단어보다 더 빨랐고(읽기 속도에 대한 말미 받침효과), 합성어보다 단일어의 읽기 속도가 더 빨랐다. 기억폭과 읽기 속도간에 관찰된 이러한 관계는 단어길이효과에 대한 음운루프설명과 잘 부합되지 않으며, 기억폭이 음운정보 뿐만 아니라 시각적 캐시에 표상되는 철자 정보의 영향을 받는다는 설명을 지지해준다.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.25-32
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• 2007

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of computerized neurocognitive function program on cognitive function about memory and attention with stroke. Methods: 24subjects with stroke were recruited. Twelve of subjects received conventional therapy including physical therapy, occupational therapy and language therapy. Another subjects received additional computer assisted cognitive training using Computer-aided Cognitive rehabilitation training system(COMCOG, MaxMedica Inc., 2004). All patients were assessed their cognitive function of memory and attention using Computerized Neurocognitive Function Test(CNT, MaxMedica Inc., 2004) before treatment and 6 weeks after treatment. Results: Before the treatment, two groups showed no difference in cognitive function(p>0.05). After 6 weeks, two groups showed significantly difference in digit span (forward, backward), verbal learning(A5, $A1{\sim}A5$), auditory CPT(n), visual CPT(n)(p<0.05). After treatment, the experimental group showed a significant improvement of digit span(forward, backward), verbal learning(A5, $A1{\sim}A5$), visual span (forward, backward), auditory CPT(n, sec), visual CPT(n, sec), and trail-making (A, B)(p<0.05). Conclusion: Computerized neurocognitive function program would be improved cognitive function of memory and attention in patients with stoke.

• 생물정신의학
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.155-164
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• 2004

Objective:The present study examined the association between basic neurocognitive functions and emotional recognition in chronic schizophrenia. Furthermore, to Investigate cognitive variable related to emotion recognition in Schizophrenia. Methods:Forty eight patients from the Yongin Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center were evaluated for neurocognitive function, and Emotional Recognition Test which has four subscales finding emotional clue, discriminating emotions, understanding emotional context and emotional capacity. Measures of neurocognitive functioning were selected based on hypothesized relationships to perception of emotion. These measures included:1) Letter Number Sequencing Test, a measure of working memory;2) Word Fluency and Block Design, a measure of executive function;3) Hopkins Verbal Learning Test-Korean version, a measure of verbal memory;4) Digit Span, a measure of immediate memory;5) Span of Apprehension Task, a measure of early visual processing, visual scanning;6) Continuous Performance Test, a measure of sustained attention functioning. Correlation analyses between specific neurocognitive measures and emotional recognition test were made. To examine the degree to which neurocognitive performance predicting emotional recognition, hierarchical regression analyses were also made. Results:Working memory, and verbal memory were closely related with emotional discrimination. Working memory, Span of Apprehension and Digit Span were closely related with contextual recognition. Among cognitive measures, Span of Apprehension, Working memory, Digit Span were most important variables in predicting emotional capacity. Conclusion:These results are relevant considering that emotional information processing depends, in part, on the abilities to scan the context and to use immediate working memory. These results indicated that mul- tifaceted cognitive training program added with Emotional Recognition Task(Cognitive Behavioral Rehabilitation Therapy added with Emotional Management Program) are promising.

• 한국직업건강간호학회지
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.53-71
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• 1997

Across sectional study was performed to evaluate the chronic effects on central nerve system(CNS) of cumulative exposure of complex organic solvents, using neurobehavioral test. Subjects were 66 (male) dock yard painters of some large ship industry which is located in Ulsan. The neurobehavioral test battery used in this study was NCTB (Neurabehavioral Core Test Battery recommended by WHO(World Health Organization), which consisted of 7 items-Profile of mood states (POMS), Simple reaction time, Santa Ana dexterity test. Digit span, Digit symbol, Benton visual retention test and Pursuit aiming. The subjects were classified by 3 groups according to duration of employment(group 1 ; less than 9 years, group 2 ; 10-14 years, group 3 ; more than 15 years). The results of performance were analyzed considering of work duration, age, educational level, alcohol drinking, smoking and testing time as confounding factors. Benton visual retention test, pursuit aiming correct dot and sum of dot showed significant differences among the groups, and decreased with increasing work duration. It indicated that the mean scores of performance ability were lowering according to work duration. Besides, the tests that didn't show statistical significances but showed linear trends were depression-dejection, vigor, fatigue of POMS, slowest time of simple reaction time and digit span forward. Most of the neurobehavioral test items were correlated with age and educational level. After controlling of confounding factors-age and educational level, the results followed ; digit span backward was different significantly. Tension-anxiety, depression-dejection, anger-hostility of POMS, SD and slowest time of simple reaction time, Santa Ana dexterity test non-preferred hand, digit span forward, Benton visual retention test and pursuit aiming correct dot decreased with increasing of work duration. The correlation analysis was done in order to find out the relationship between subjective symptom and the scores of neurobehavioral core test battery. According to the results of analysis there were no items that had statistical significant relationship(p<0.05).

• 대한청각학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.178-188
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• 2021

Background and Objectives: The influence of musical aptitude on cognitive test performance in musicians is a long-debated research question. Evidence points to the low performance of nonmusicians in visual and auditory cognitive tasks (working memory and attention) compared with musicians. This cannot be generalized to all nonmusicians, as a sub-group in this population can have innate musical abilities even without any formal musical training. The present study aimed to study the effect of musical aptitude on the working memory and selective attention. Subjects and Methods: Three groups of 20 individuals each (a total of 60 participants), including trained-musicians, nonmusicians with good musical aptitude, and nonmusicians with low musical aptitude, participated in the present study. Cognitive-based visual (Flanker's selective attention test) and auditory (working memory tests: backward digit span and operation span) tests were administered. Results: MANOVA (followed by ANOVA) revealed a benefit of musicianship and musical aptitude on backward digit span and Flanker's reaction time (p<0.05). Discriminant function analyses showed that the groups could be effectively (accuracy, 80%) segregated based on the backward digit span and Flanker's selective attention test. Trained musicians and nonmusicians with good musical aptitude were distinguished as one cluster and nonmusicians with low musical aptitude formed another cluster, hinting the role of musical aptitude in working memory and selective attention. Conclusions: Nonmusicians with good musical aptitude can have enhanced working memory and selective attention skills like musicians. Hence, caution is required when these individuals are included as controls in cognitive-based visual and auditory experiments.

• Journal of Audiology & Otology
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.178-188
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• 2021

Background and Objectives: The influence of musical aptitude on cognitive test performance in musicians is a long-debated research question. Evidence points to the low performance of nonmusicians in visual and auditory cognitive tasks (working memory and attention) compared with musicians. This cannot be generalized to all nonmusicians, as a sub-group in this population can have innate musical abilities even without any formal musical training. The present study aimed to study the effect of musical aptitude on the working memory and selective attention. Subjects and Methods: Three groups of 20 individuals each (a total of 60 participants), including trained-musicians, nonmusicians with good musical aptitude, and nonmusicians with low musical aptitude, participated in the present study. Cognitive-based visual (Flanker's selective attention test) and auditory (working memory tests: backward digit span and operation span) tests were administered. Results: MANOVA (followed by ANOVA) revealed a benefit of musicianship and musical aptitude on backward digit span and Flanker's reaction time (p<0.05). Discriminant function analyses showed that the groups could be effectively (accuracy, 80%) segregated based on the backward digit span and Flanker's selective attention test. Trained musicians and nonmusicians with good musical aptitude were distinguished as one cluster and nonmusicians with low musical aptitude formed another cluster, hinting the role of musical aptitude in working memory and selective attention. Conclusions: Nonmusicians with good musical aptitude can have enhanced working memory and selective attention skills like musicians. Hence, caution is required when these individuals are included as controls in cognitive-based visual and auditory experiments.

• 충청수학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.37-53
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• 2021

In this paper we define scaled visual curvature and visual Frenet frame that can be visually accepted for discrete space curves. Scaled visual curvature is relatively simple compared to multi-scale visual curvature and easy to control the influence of noise. We adopt scaled minimizing directions of height functions on each neighborhood. Minimizing direction at a point of a curve is a direction that makes the point a local minimum. Minimizing direction can be given by a small noise around the point. To reduce this kind of influence of noise we exmine the direction whether it makes the point minimum in a neighborhood of some size. If this happens we call the direction scaled minimizing direction of C at p ∈ C in a neighborhood Br(p). Normal vector of a space curve is a second derivative of the curve but we characterize the normal vector of a curve by an integration of minimizing directions. Since integration is more robust to noise, we can find more robust definition of discrete normal vector, visual normal vector. On the other hand, the set of minimizing directions span the normal plane in the case of smooth curve. So we can find the tangent vector from minimizing directions. This lead to the definition of visual tangent vector which is orthogonal to the visual normal vector. By the cross product of visual tangent vector and visual normal vector, we can define visual binormal vector and form a Frenet frame. We examine these concepts to some discrete curve with noise and can see that the scaled visual curvature and visual Frenet frame approximate the original geometric invariants.

• 인지과학
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.191-206
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• 2006

언어 작업기억과 시공간 작업기억이 아동의 글 이해에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위해 읽기 정상 아동과 읽기 지진아동들에게 두 개의 실험을 실시하였다. 실험 1에서 정상 아동에 비해 읽기 지진 아동들이 읽기 폭과 연산 폭은 작았으나 시공간 폭은 작지 않았다. 또 정상아동은 설명글과 묘사글의 이해 정도의 차이가 없었지만, 읽기 지진 아동들은 묘사글보다 설명글의 이해 정도가 낮았다. 실험 2에서는 청각 기억과제와 시각 기억과제가 글 이해에 미치는 간섭효과를 알아보았다. 정상 아동들은 설명글과 묘사글 모두에서 시각 기억과제를 할 때보다 청각 기억과제를 할 때 이해 정도가 떨어졌으나, 읽기 지진 아동들은 묘사글을 읽을 때에는 통계적으로 유의하지는 않았으나 시각 기억과제 조건에서 글 이해정도가 낮은 경향을 보였다. 이 결과는 글을 읽을 때, 특히 묘사글을 읽을 때 시공간 작업기억도 관여할 수 있으며, 이 가능성은 정상아동에게서 보다 읽기 지진 아동에게서 더 클 것으로 해석되었다.