Gamma-range oscillations in backward-masking functions and their putative neural correlates

Author(s): Ogmen, H., Bedell, H. E.

Journal/Book: Psychol Rev. 2000; 107: 750 First St NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242, USA. Amer Psychological Assoc. 556-577.

Abstract: Backward-masking functions have been hitherto categorized into two types, commonly named Type A and Type B. The analysis of a model of Retino-Cortical Dynamics produces the prediction that spatially localized stimuli should reveal an oscillatory metacontrast function. The predicted new type of metacontrast masking function was investigated in a psychophysical experiment. The results show oscillatory metacontrast functions with significant power in the gamma range (30-70 Hz). A marked decrease in the oscillations is observed when the spatial extent of the stimuli is increased. The theoretical basis of the study relates the oscillations found in the metacontrast function to gamma-range oscillations observed in scalp and intracerebral recordings. The qualitative agreement between the model and data provides support for this putative relationship.

Note: Review Ogmen H, Univ Houston, Dept Elect & Comp Engn, Houston,TX 77204 USA

Keyword(s): CAT VISUAL-CORTEX; LATERAL GENICULATE-NUCLEUS; STIMULUS-DEPENDENT OSCILLATIONS; RETINO-CORTICAL DYNAMICS; MONKEY STRIATE CORTEX; GANGLION-CELLS; METACONTRAST MASKING; SYNCHRONIZED OSCILLATIONS; SUPRATHRESHOLD STIMULI; NEURONAL OSCILLATIONS

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