Neurocognitive dynamics and behavioral differences of symmetry and asymmetry processing in working memory: insights from fNIRS.

ABSTRACT: Symmetry is a ubiquitous property of the visual world. It facilitates cognitive processing and fosters aesthetic appeal. Despite its importance to aesthetic experience and perceptual prominence, the integration of symmetry in working memory remains underexplored. In our study, participants engaged in a novel working memory task involving both symmetrical and asymmetrical stimuli, while their brain activity was monitored using functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS). The study revealed that symmetry significantly enhances memory performance. Symmetry significantly improves task performance, with symmetrical stimuli leading to higher accuracy and faster recall than asymmetrical ones, especially under high cognitive load. This effect varies with the type of symmetry, with diagonal symme

SUBMITTER: Sztuka IM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11807122 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature