The Transfer of Adaptation between Actual and Simulated Rotary Stimulation
Abstract
It is well known that continued exposure to motion environments leads to adaptation, but it is not clear whether such changes are specific to the particular type of motion experienced. The present investigation sought to evaluate the extent of transfer between real motion and visually-induced apparent motion. In addition, the direction of motion was varied and these two factors, mode of exposure and direction of rotation, were examined in a cross- adaptational design. Thirty-two subjects were pre- and posttested on measures of disorientation after active bodily rotation and visually-induced self-vection. Two groups received ten consecutive trials of active bodily rotation (clockwise or counter-clockwise) for 4 consecutive days. Two other groups received ten consecutive trials of visually-induced self-vection (clockwise and counter- clockwise) in a rotating drum for 4 consecutive days. During the exposure phase, dizziness and self-vection increased over trials for the groups exposed to the drum, while dizziness remained unchanged over trials for the groups exposed to bodily rotation. Repeated exposure to bodily rotation resulted in improved walking performance over trials and days.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA234781
Entities
People
- Carolina Gutierrez
- James G. May
- Sherryl S. Heller
- Thomas G. Dobie