Abstract
We studied planning behavior in a group of normal subjects and a group of closed head injury patients (CHI). A computerized version of the traveling salesman's problem was used as a visuospatial planning ability task. The program collected measurements of partial times, number of moves, and number of skipped subgoals. These measures allow us to calculate a "planning index" of subjects' planning ability. Results show that CHI patients present limitations in the planning process due to the lack of ongoing planning.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 38-42 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Brain and Cognition |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2001 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
- Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology