Science :: Visual-Spatial Skills

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The human brain is responsible for all behavior and we really do not understand how the brain works. However, behavioral and cognitive functions can be organized into five distinct domains to include: Attention and Concentration, Memory, Visuospatial Skill, Language and Executive Function.

The brain has the ability to appreciate one’s position in space and to also understand other objects and their relationship in space. This skill is thought to be related to the function of the parietal lobe near the posterior of the cortex.

Spatial skill becomes important as we navigate in the world, with driving, and with simple walks around the block. Sometimes we might get lost in an environment such as a parking garage that represents a type of spatial disorientation. The brain has the capacity to affix landmarks and cues to new environments to help us with spatial orientation. Alzheimer’s also affects the spatial skill of the brain often leading to a person getting lost and eventually requiring locked doors to prevent walking away.

Brain Games

The following games were designed to work on visual-spatial skills.

	Little Lost Robot Little Lost Robot is a brain game of Visual & Spatial skills designed to improve your ability to visualize and navigate through complex environments. You are the proud owner of a small robot that gets lost very easily. Improve your directional awareness by guiding him across the city through intricate city streets with a variety of obstacles - including one way roads and switching traffic lights - to find his way back home.
	Deep Blue Expedition Deep Blue Expedition makes use of two diverse space-visualization activities in a vibrant underwater theme. In this brain game, you are in charge of an ambitious deep sea expedition to save a fish habitat from the destructive effects of pollution. Your robotic mini-sub companion accompanies you into the depths of the ocean to help save endangered sea life. Clear the pollution - save the fish!
	Hidden Masterpiece Hidden Masterpiece stimulates a variety of visual-spatial areas in an antique painting-restoration themed brain game. You are a painting repair specialist that finds old paintings in dusty, forgotten places, and restores them to their former glory, occasionally uncovering a famous painting. Your best paintings are entered into an auction where, with enough concentration, you can earn additional bonuses. Test your visual prowess in the hopes of discovering a "hidden masterpiece"!