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can be extracted without eye or head movements. UFOV size generally decreases with age, most likely due to decreases in visual processing speed, reduced perception, and increased susceptibility to distraction. UFOV performance is correlated with important real-world issues, including risk of an
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Reduce dangerous driving maneuvers by 36% when measured 18 months following training. The same study showed faster reaction times equating to an additional 22 feet more stopping distance at 55 mph.
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Performance can be improved by computer-based training. Multiple studies have shown that improved UFOV performance generalizes to several real-world functions. UFOV training has been shown to:
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Broman, A.T., et al., Divided visual attention as a predictor of bumping while walking: the
Salisbury Eye Evaluation. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 2004. 45(9): p. 2955-60.
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Roenker, D.L., et al., Speed-of-processing and driving simulator training result in improved driving performance. Hum
Factors, 2003. 45(2): p. 218-33.
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Processing Training Delays Driving Cessation. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci, 2009.
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Ball, K., V.G. Wadley, and J.D. Edwards, Advances in technology used to assess and retrain older drivers. Gerontechnology, 2002. 1(4): p. 251-261.
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Ball, K., et al., Effects of cognitive training interventions with older adults: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA, 2002. 288(18): p. 2271-81.
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Willis, S.L., et al., Long-term effects of cognitive training on everyday functional outcomes in older adults. JAMA, 2006. 296(23): p. 2805-14.
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Vance, D.E., et al., Predictors of falling in older
Maryland drivers: a structural equation model. J Aging Phys Act, 2006. 14(3): p. 254-69.
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Sparing of Parafoveal Lexical Processing. Experimental Aging Research, 39, 419-444.
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Longitudinal Impact of Cognitive Speed of Processing Training on Driving Mobility. Gerontologist, 2009.
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