Abstract Israeli Air Force (IAF) pilots continue flying combat missions after the symptoms of
natural near-vision deterioration, termed presbyopia, begin to be noticeable. Because …

The influence of monetary loss on decision making and choice behavior is extensively
studied. However, the effect of loss on sensory perception is less explored. Here, we use …

The visual system develops abnormally when visual input is absent or degraded during a
critical period early in life. Restoration of the visual input later in life is generally thought to …

Human training studies in the laboratory have demonstrated plasticity in brain systems and,
in some cases, large improvements in perceptual performance, inspiring a quest to develop …

In both perceptual and motor learning, numerous studies have shown specificity of learning
to the trained eye or hand and to the physical features of the task. However, generalization …

The consequences of visual decline in aging have a fundamental and wide-reaching impact
on age-related quality of life. It is of concern therefore that evidence suggests that normal …

The neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh) regulates many aspects of cognition, including
attention and memory. Previous research in animal models has shown that plasticity in …

Our perceptual abilities significantly improve with practice. This phenomenon, known as
perceptual learning, offers an ideal window for understanding use-dependent changes in …

Perceptual training is generally assumed to improve perception by modifying the encoding
or decoding of sensory information. However, this assumption is incompatible with recent …

Perceptual learning refers to a long‐term change in the ability to extract perceptual
information from the environment that arises via experience or practice. In this chapter, we …