We will assess covariation between individuals' sensitivity to binocular stimuli both a) to model mechanisms underlying binocular vision and b) to evaluate the influence of genetic vs. experiential factors upon sensitivity to binocular depth. a) Model binocular vision mechanisms using covariation between individuals. We will assess how distinct the classes of mechanisms are that process

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Eye Institute (NEI)
Type
Postdoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F32)
Project #
5F32EY016933-02
Application #
7212221
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-F02B (20))
Program Officer
Oberdorfer, Michael
Project Start
2006-03-01
Project End
2008-02-29
Budget Start
2007-03-01
Budget End
2007-09-15
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
2007
Total Cost
$27,978
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Pennsylvania
Department
Psychology
Type
Schools of Arts and Sciences
DUNS #
042250712
City
Philadelphia
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
19104
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Wilmer, Jeremy B; Backus, Benjamin T (2009) Genetic and environmental contributions to strabismus and phoria: evidence from twins. Vision Res 49:2485-93
Wilmer, Jeremy B (2008) How to use individual differences to isolate functional organization, biology, and utility of visual functions;with illustrative proposals for stereopsis. Spat Vis 21:561-79
Wilmer, Jeremy B; Backus, Benjamin T (2008) Self-reported Magic Eye stereogram skill predicts stereoacuity. Perception 37:1297-300
Wilmer, Jeremy B; Nakayama, Ken (2007) Two distinct visual motion mechanisms for smooth pursuit: evidence from individual differences. Neuron 54:987-1000