Melatonin and cortisol profiles in the absence of light perception
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2016.09.060
Abstract: HighlightsIncreased presence of abnormal timing of melatonin onset in blind individuals as compared to normal‐sighted individuals.Increase in overall melatonin concentrations in blind individuals.Overall melatonin concentrations correlate with PSQI scores.No differences in cortisol profile between blind… read more here.
Keywords: light perception; cortisol; sighted individuals; normal sighted ... See more keywords
Spatial scaling in congenitally blind and sighted individuals: similarities and differences
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DOI: 10.1080/20445911.2019.1624554
Abstract: ABSTRACT Spatial scaling refers to the ability to map distances between different-sized spaces. This ability has been predominantly investigated in sighted individuals using map-reading tasks. Studies with blind individuals using similar tasks were less informative… read more here.
Keywords: spatial scaling; congenitally blind; blind sighted; sighted individuals ... See more keywords
Sensory compensation beliefs among blind and sighted individuals.
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DOI: 10.1111/sjop.12781
Abstract: The process of neural and behavioral reorganization following sensory loss is known as sensory compensation. Typically, it is believed that sensory loss is followed by increased acuity of the intact modalities. Indeed, many studies compared… read more here.
Keywords: sensory sensitivity; sighted individuals; sensory compensation; blind sighted ... See more keywords