Allocentric spatial learning and memory deficits in Down syndrome.

Allocentric spatial learning and memory deficits in Down syndrome.

Studies have shown that persons with Down Syndrome (DS) exhibit relatively poor language capacities, and impaired verbal and visuoperceptual memory, whereas their visuospatial memory capacities appear comparatively spared. Individuals with DS recall better where an object was previously seen than wh...

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Main Authors: Pamela A Banta Lavenex, Mathilde eBostelmann, Catherine eBrandner, Floriana eCostanzo, Emilie eFragniere, Giuliana eKlencklen, Pierre eLavenex, Deny eMenghini, Stefano eVicari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
Subjects:
Hippocampus
Memory
Resolution
episodic memory
Capacity
Genetic disorder
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.00062/full

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