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Area of Science:

  • Computational Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Science
  • Artificial Intelligence

Background:

  • Perceptual alternations, such as in binocular rivalry, are complex phenomena involving dynamic shifts in conscious awareness.
  • Understanding the neural mechanisms underlying these alternations is crucial for cognitive neuroscience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and investigate two distinct neural network models simulating perceptual alternations.
  • To explore the underlying mechanisms of switching between different percepts using computational approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a star-like architecture neural network model using phase oscillators, with alternations driven by chaotic intermittency.
  • Constructed a second model using Hodgkin-Huxley type spiking neurons, where alternations are mediated by synaptic plasticity.
  • Simulated perceptual alternations by modeling partial synchronization between central and peripheral network elements.

Main Results:

  • The phase oscillator model demonstrated gamma distribution for alternation times, consistent with experimental findings.
  • The spiking neuron model accurately reproduced behavioral data on switching times for ambiguous figures.
  • The second model also aligned with experimental results from binocular rivalry studies involving multiple percepts.

Conclusions:

  • Both developed neural network models offer viable frameworks for studying perceptual alternations.
  • The models provide insights into the computational principles governing dynamic changes in perception.
  • These computational approaches can bridge the gap between neural dynamics and subjective perceptual experience.