Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 1, 2026
07:30
Efficiently Recording the Eye-Hand Coordination to Incoordination Spectrum
Published on: March 21, 2019
Alexithymia, hemisphericity, and conjugate lateral eye movements
Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics
|January 1, 1985
Summary
Conjugate lateral eye movements (CLEMs) correlated positively with alexithymia. This suggests right hemisphere brain activation may be linked to alexithymic traits in university students.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
Background:
- Alexithymia is a personality trait characterized by difficulty identifying and describing emotions.
- Previous research has explored various physiological correlates of alexithymia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between conjugate lateral eye movements (CLEMs) and alexithymia.
- To explore potential links between right hemisphere activation and alexithymic characteristics.
Main Methods:
- 102 university students completed the Schalling-Sifneos Personality Scale, a measure of alexithymia.
- Conjugate lateral eye movements (CLEMs) were recorded for all participants.
Main Results:
- A significant positive correlation was found between CLEM scores and alexithymia scores.
- This indicates a potential association between eye movement patterns and alexithymia.
Conclusions:
- The findings suggest a relationship between right hemisphere activation, as indicated by CLEMs, and alexithymic traits.
- These results contribute to understanding the neurobiological underpinnings of alexithymia.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
01:20Muscles of the Eye
The muscles of the eye are sophisticated structures that control eye movement and focus, allowing for the precise and rapid adjustments necessary for vision. The human eye is controlled by ten muscles — six extraocular muscles, three intraocular muscles, and one primary eyelid retractor muscle.
Extraocular Muscles
The six extraocular muscles surround the eyeball and control its movements. They are responsible for a wide range of eye motions, including looking up, down, left, right, and rotating...
Extraocular Muscles
The six extraocular muscles surround the eyeball and control its movements. They are responsible for a wide range of eye motions, including looking up, down, left, right, and rotating...
01:17Accessory Structures of the Eye
Optical perception, or vision, is an extraordinary sense dependent on converting light signals received via the ocular organs. These organs, known as eyes, are securely positioned within the bony cavities of the skull, called orbits. The orbits serve a dual purpose: a protective shield for the ocular globes and a stable attachment point for the soft ocular tissues. The eye's external protective mechanisms include the eyelids, which are edged with lashes that act as a barrier against foreign...
01:05Cerebral Hemispheres
The human brain, a complex organ, is functionally divided into two cerebral hemispheres—left and right. These hemispheres are interconnected by a structure of paramount importance, the corpus callosum. This substantial bundle of neural fibers is not just a bridge between the hemispheres but a crucial element for the brain's comprehensive functioning. It enables efficient communication between the two hemispheres, allowing each side of the brain to control and receive sensory and motor...
01:28Lateralization
Brain lateralization refers to the division of mental processes and functions between the two hemispheres of the brain, a phenomenon that optimizes neural efficiency and underpins complex abilities in humans. This specialization allows each hemisphere to perform tasks where it has a comparative advantage, facilitating more refined cognitive capabilities across different domains.