2006
Computer-assisted cognitive remediation in schizophrenia: What is the active ingredient?
Kurtz MM, Seltzer JC, Shagan DS, Thime WR, Wexler BE. Computer-assisted cognitive remediation in schizophrenia: What is the active ingredient? Schizophrenia Research 2006, 89: 251-260. PMID: 17070671, PMCID: PMC2095777, DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2006.09.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAttentionCognition DisordersComputer User TrainingComputer-Assisted InstructionFemaleHumansMaleMemory, Short-TermMental RecallMiddle AgedNeuropsychological TestsPattern Recognition, VisualProblem SolvingReaction TimeRemedial TeachingSchizophreniaSchizophrenic LanguageSchizophrenic PsychologySpeech PerceptionConceptsComputer-assisted cognitive remediationTraining control conditionCognitive remediationNeurocognitive functionComprehensive neuropsychological test batteryCognitive remediation interventionsCognitive remediation trainingSpatial episodic memoryControl conditionNeuropsychological test batteryEpisodic memoryComplex behavioral treatmentsBody of researchCognitive stimulationRemediation interventionsCognitive challengesNeurocognitive testsProcessing speedBehavioral treatmentTest batteryMemoryExperimental interventionSchizophreniaNon-specific stimulationIntervention
2002
Replication of a premenstrual decrease in right-ear advantage on language-related dichotic listening tests of cerebral laterality
Alexander GM, Altemus M, Peterson BS, Wexler BE. Replication of a premenstrual decrease in right-ear advantage on language-related dichotic listening tests of cerebral laterality. Neuropsychologia 2002, 40: 1293-1299. PMID: 11931932, DOI: 10.1016/s0028-3932(01)00220-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRight ear advantageNeutral wordsOverall right ear advantageNegative affective toneWord-word pairsDichotic word taskPremenstrual weekDichotic listening testPerceptual asymmetryWord taskAffective valenceTask demandsAffective toneHemispheric advantageTask performanceREA scoresPositive wordCerebral lateralityTest sessionsFunctional asymmetryListening testsWordsIdentical measuresSex differencesStimuli
2000
Verbal Processing Deficits in Schizophrenia
Stevens A, Donegan N, Anderson M, Goldman-Rakic P, Wexler B. Verbal Processing Deficits in Schizophrenia. Journal Of Psychopathology And Clinical Science 2000, 109: 461-471. PMID: 11016116, DOI: 10.1037/0021-843x.109.3.461.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSerial position taskPosition taskVerbal tasksLanguage-related processingNonword stimuliProactive interferenceWord taskProcessing deficitsVerbal deficitsSpecific deficitsVisual presentationTaskDeficitsStimuliDifferential effectsSchizophrenic patientsDifferent testsToneSchizophreniaProcessingFindings
1999
Perceptual Asymmetry Differences Between Major Depression With or Without a Comorbid Anxiety Disorder: A Dichotic Listening Study
Bruder G, Wexler B, Stewart J, Price L, Quitkin F. Perceptual Asymmetry Differences Between Major Depression With or Without a Comorbid Anxiety Disorder: A Dichotic Listening Study. Journal Of Psychopathology And Clinical Science 1999, 108: 233-239. PMID: 10369033, DOI: 10.1037/0021-843x.108.2.233.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPerceptual asymmetryEmotional wordsLarge left ear advantageSmaller right-ear advantageLeft-hemisphere regionsDichotic listening taskNonanxious depressionDichotic listening studyLeft ear advantageRight ear advantageComorbid anxiety disordersOpposite hemispheric asymmetryAuditory taskTone taskAnxious groupListening taskNonanxious groupsAnxiety disordersHemispheric asymmetryGroup differencesTaskWordsDepression groupAsymmetry differencesMajor depressive disorder
1998
Cortical Dysfunction in Schizophrenia During Auditory Word and Tone Working Memory Demonstrated by Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Stevens AA, Goldman-Rakic PS, Gore JC, Fulbright RK, Wexler BE. Cortical Dysfunction in Schizophrenia During Auditory Word and Tone Working Memory Demonstrated by Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging. JAMA Psychiatry 1998, 55: 1097-1103. PMID: 9862553, DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.55.12.1097.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSerial position taskFunctional magnetic resonance imagingInferior frontal gyrusPosition taskMemory deficitsFrontal gyrusLeft inferior frontal gyrusAnterior temporal lobe areasTask-specific activationFunctional magnetic resonanceSpeech-related areasCortical hemodynamic responsesTemporal lobe areasSevere cognitive deficitsAuditory wordsWorking memoryVerbal learningNeural basisSuch deficitsCognitive deficitsCognitive functionParietal lobeLobe areasMagnetic resonance imagingCognitive dysfunction
1997
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Assessment of the Human Brain Auditory Cortex Response to Increasing Word Presentation Rates
Dhankhar A, Wexler B, Fulbright R, Halwes T, Blamire A, Shulman R. Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Assessment of the Human Brain Auditory Cortex Response to Increasing Word Presentation Rates. Journal Of Neurophysiology 1997, 77: 476-483. PMID: 9120588, DOI: 10.1152/jn.1997.77.1.476.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSecondary auditory cortexAuditory cortex responsesTransverse temporal gyrusFunctional magnetic resonance imagingAuditory cortexSuperior temporal gyrusCortex responsesFunctional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) assessmentsMagnetic Resonance Imaging AssessmentTemporal gyrusPosterior-superior aspectEcho-planar functional magnetic resonance imagingMagnetic resonance imagingImaging assessmentGray matterResonance imagingSuperior aspectCortexSignificant differencesTemporal sulcusSubsequent fallGyrusT2 weightingImaging sequenceSubjects
1992
Dichotic listening in monozygotic twins discordant and concordant for schizophrenia
Ragland J, Goldberg T, Wexler B, Gold J, Torrey E, Weinberger D. Dichotic listening in monozygotic twins discordant and concordant for schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Research 1992, 7: 177-183. PMID: 1515379, DOI: 10.1016/0920-9964(92)90048-a.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDichotic listeningSmaller right-ear advantageAllocation of attentionDichotic listening scoresRight ear advantageDichotic listening testNeutral wordsEmotional wordsEmotional stimuliLateralized representationEar advantageLeft hemisphereListening scoresWord versionHandedness scoresListening tests
1990
Within-modal and cross-modal consistency in the direction and magnitude of perceptual asymmetry
Wexler B, King G. Within-modal and cross-modal consistency in the direction and magnitude of perceptual asymmetry. Neuropsychologia 1990, 28: 71-80. PMID: 2314565, DOI: 10.1016/0028-3932(90)90087-5.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1989
Changes in perceptual asymmetry with the menstrual cycle
Altemus M, Wexler B, Boulis N. Changes in perceptual asymmetry with the menstrual cycle. Neuropsychologia 1989, 27: 233-240. PMID: 2927632, DOI: 10.1016/0028-3932(89)90174-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRight ear advantageRepressive personality stylePerceptual asymmetryPersonality stylesUsual right ear advantageLanguage-related stimuliDichotic listening testPsychological featuresNeuropsychological findingsEar advantagePostmenstrual phaseMenstrual cycleListening testsStyleStimuliAsymmetryFindings
1988
Sex differences in change over time in perceptual asymmetry
Wexler B, Lipman A. Sex differences in change over time in perceptual asymmetry. Neuropsychologia 1988, 26: 943-946. PMID: 3194057, DOI: 10.1016/0028-3932(88)90063-2.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1985
Dichotic listening tests in studying brain-behavior relationships
Wexler B, Halwes T. Dichotic listening tests in studying brain-behavior relationships. Neuropsychologia 1985, 23: 545-559. PMID: 4033907, DOI: 10.1016/0028-3932(85)90008-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPerceptual asymmetryBrain-behavior relationshipsConcurrent visual taskDichotic listening testNonsense Syllable TestCVC wordsPhonemic cuesWord TestVisual tasksDichotic wordsTest-retest reliabilityListening testsAssociative functionsWordsPA measuresSpecific waysDifferent testsConsonantsCuesWAISRelationshipReceptivePhysiological basisTaskEnglish
1983
Increasing the power of dichotic methods: The fused rhymed words test
Wexler B, Halwes T. Increasing the power of dichotic methods: The fused rhymed words test. Neuropsychologia 1983, 21: 59-66. PMID: 6843817, DOI: 10.1016/0028-3932(83)90100-8.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1981
Use of a statistical significance criterion in drawing inferences about hemispheric dominance for language function from dichotic listening data
Wexler B, Halwes T, Heninger G. Use of a statistical significance criterion in drawing inferences about hemispheric dominance for language function from dichotic listening data. Brain And Language 1981, 13: 13-18. PMID: 7237112, DOI: 10.1016/0093-934x(81)90125-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRight ear bias in the perception of loudness of pure tones
Wexler B, Halwes T. Right ear bias in the perception of loudness of pure tones. Neuropsychologia 1981, 19: 147-150. PMID: 7231660, DOI: 10.1016/0028-3932(81)90055-5.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1980
Effects on concurrent administration of verbal and spatial visual tasks on a language related dichotic listening measure of perceptual asymmetry
Wexler B, Heninger G. Effects on concurrent administration of verbal and spatial visual tasks on a language related dichotic listening measure of perceptual asymmetry. Neuropsychologia 1980, 18: 379-382. PMID: 7413073, DOI: 10.1016/0028-3932(80)90136-0.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1979
Alterations in Cerebral Laterality During Acute Psychotic Illness
Wexler B, Heninger G. Alterations in Cerebral Laterality During Acute Psychotic Illness. JAMA Psychiatry 1979, 36: 278-284. PMID: 33633, DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.1979.01780030044003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute psychotic illnessHigher lateralityCerebral lateralityPsychotic illnessPrimary major depressive illnessMajor depressive illnessDirect drug effectRight-handed patientsDichotic listening testDepressive illnessControl subjectsDegree of lateralizationNurses' ratingsClinical stateDrug effectsDiagnostic groupsPatientsLateralityIllnessInterindividual differencesPsychotic thoughtWeeksAccuracy of performanceLateralization