visuospatial sketchpad Flashcards
what is the visuospatial sketchpad?
it processes visual information (the visual cache) and spatial info (the inner scribe)
why is it essential?
because it is needed for everyday tasks eg. identifying an object and its spatial location, eg. location of a parked car or route to your house
what part of the brain controls the visuospatial sketchpad?
right hemisphere
what is visuospatial difficulties?
affect persons spatial awareness, they may find using stairs, parking a car, or recognising objects difficult
what does spatial information mean?
storage and retrieval of info within the brain that is needed both to plan a route to a location and to remember where an object is located or where an event occurred