Dissociation of prediction from conscious perception

Vetter, P., Sanders, L. L. O. and Muckli, L. (2014) Dissociation of prediction from conscious perception. Perception, 43(10), pp. 1107-1113. (doi: 10.1068/p7766) (PMID:25509687)

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Abstract

The framework of predictive coding offers a parsimonious explanation for many perceptual phenomena. According to this framework, perception of the outer world is created by the comparison of incoming sensory information with an internal predictive model based on previous experience and context. However, it is unclear whether the predicted percept needs to enter conscious awareness for the internal predictive model to be effective. Here we used an apparent motion paradigm to show that while prediction and conscious awareness of a predicted percept may coincide, a dissociation can be observed. When sensory information provides reliable input for the internal predictive model, the predicted percept does not have to be consciously perceived for successful prediction. However, when sensory input is ambiguous, conscious awareness helps the prediction to take effect.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Muckli, Professor Lars and Vetter, Dr Petra
Authors: Vetter, P., Sanders, L. L. O., and Muckli, L.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Psychology & Neuroscience
Journal Name:Perception
Publisher:Pion
ISSN:0301-0066
ISSN (Online):1468-4233

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Project CodeAward NoProject NamePrincipal InvestigatorFunder's NameFunder RefLead Dept
474481Brain processes predicting forthcoming perception - cortical feedback and visual predictionsLars MuckliBiotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)BB/G005044/1INP - CENTRE FOR COGNITIVE NEUROIMAGING