Title
Virtual reality in neuroscience research and therapy
Abbreviated Journal Title
Nat. Rev. Neurosci.
Keywords
POSTTRAUMATIC-STRESS-DISORDER; HUMAN SPATIAL NAVIGATION; GRADED EXPOSURE; THERAPY; HIPPOCAMPAL PLACE CELLS; PHANTOM LIMB PAIN; PROOF-OF-CONCEPT; STROKE REHABILITATION; IN-VIVO; BRAIN; FMRI; Neurosciences
Abstract
Virtual reality (VR) environments are increasingly being used by neuroscientists to simulate natural events and social interactions. VR creates interactive, multimodal sensory stimuli that offer unique advantages over other approaches to neuroscientific research and applications. VR's compatibility with imaging technologies such as functional MRI allows researchers to present multimodal stimuli with a high degree of ecological validity and control while recording changes in brain activity. Therapists, too, stand to gain from progress in VR technology, which provides a high degree of control over the therapeutic experience. Here we review the latest advances in VR technology and its applications in neuroscience research.
Journal Title
Nature Reviews Neuroscience
Volume
12
Issue/Number
12
Publication Date
1-1-2011
Document Type
Review
DOI Link
Language
English
First Page
752
Last Page
762
WOS Identifier
ISSN
1471-003X
Recommended Citation
"Virtual reality in neuroscience research and therapy" (2011). Faculty Bibliography 2010s. 1108.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2010/1108
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