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Megan A K Peters1, Tony Ro2, Hakwan Lau3
1Department of Psychology, University of California Los Angeles, 1285 Franz Hall, Box 951563, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1563 USA.
Neuroscience of Consciousness
|August 9, 2016
Summary
Response bias in consciousness studies can be misleading. While signal detection theory helps, overemphasizing bias removal may obscure genuine findings, particularly in blindsight research.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Psychophysics
Background:
- Response bias (criterion) can confound consciousness studies.
- Signal detection theory offers bias-free measures, but fixation on bias can be detrimental.
- Previous claims of response bias contamination in relative blindsight are contested.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critique the claim that response bias invalidates relative blindsight findings.
- To discuss the limitations of solely focusing on bias-free measures.
- To highlight the conceptual importance of criterion effects in consciousness research.
Main Methods:
- Re-evaluation of criticisms regarding response bias in blindsight studies.
- Analysis of the application and misapplication of psychophysical metrics.
- Conceptual discussion of criterion effects in conscious awareness.
Main Results:
- Criticisms of relative blindsight findings due to response bias are unfounded.
- Dismissing findings based on criterion dependence is problematic as many effects are criterion-dependent.
- Misapplication of psychophysical metrics can lead to questionable conclusions about TMS-induced blindsight.
Conclusions:
- Overemphasis on avoiding response bias can hinder consciousness research.
- Criterion effects are conceptually important and require careful consideration, not avoidance.
- Understanding criterion effects is crucial for accurate interpretation of blindsight phenomena, including TMS-induced effects.
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