An evolutionary explanation of graph comprehension using fMRI

Roozmehr Safi; Eric Walden; Gabriel Cogo; David Lucus; Elshan Moradiabadi

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-18702-0_15

An evolutionary explanation of graph comprehension using fMRI

Roozmehr Safi, Eric Walden, Gabriel Cogo, David Lucus, Elshan Moradiabadi

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Abstract

Evolution has equipped Homo sapiens with a wide range of inherent abilities. One of those abilities is comprehending graphical representations. We claim that comprehension is only inherent if the representation has an analogy in the evolutionary environment. We test this using a fMRI study to show that certain graphs activate the visual cortex and others do not. Furthermore those that activate the visual cortex result in greater accuracy.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Lecture Notes in Information Systems and Organisation
Publisher	Springer Heidelberg
Pages	117-122
Number of pages	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18702-0_15
State	Published - Jan 1 2015

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Name	Lecture Notes in Information Systems and Organisation
Volume	10
ISSN (Print)	2195-4968
ISSN (Electronic)	2195-4976

Keywords

Evolution
FMRI
Graphicacy

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