Objectif "Distinguishing between conscious and unconscious processes is a fundamental issue for our understanding of the human mind. Most research on this topic has been limited to a static perspective, by studying static stimuli, by considering processing as a function of present information, and by focusing on a single, adult stage of development. Yet, both conscious and unconscious mental processes are intrinsically driven by dynamic properties. We will study these properties by relying on behavioral and brain imaging methods along three tracks:1) Unconscious perception: Our visual system is, in real life, constantly receiving unconscious sequences of information that will generate dynamic and constantly updated processing streams. We will study these dynamic unconscious streams, thanks to Gaze-Contingent Substitution, a novel approach allowing for the presentation of subliminal videos and sequences of stimuli.2) Conscious perception: Construction of a conscious percept does not only depend on present stimulation but also on interactions with prior knowledge. Relying on the Bayesian framework, we will study the mechanisms by which prior knowledge leads to the reconstruction of perceptual contents, by ""filling-in"" missing information during situations of partial awareness.3) The maturation of consciousness: Using both psychophysical measures of visibility thresholds and high-density EEG, we will study the neural distinction between conscious and unconscious processes in pre-verbal infants, and whether consciousness develops through the maturation of posterior brain regions encoding sensory information, or rather anterior prefrontal regions related to attention and executive control.The expected impact of the project will be 1) to evidence sequential and complex forms of subliminal influences 2) to specify the cognitive mechanisms leading to perceptual illusions 3) to provide new insights on the mystery of how consciousness develops in humans." Champ scientifique social sciencespsychologycognitive psychologymental processes Programme(s) FP7-IDEAS-ERC - Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Thème(s) ERC-SG-SH4 - ERC Starting Grant - The Human Mind and its complexity Appel à propositions ERC-2010-StG_20091209 Voir d’autres projets de cet appel Régime de financement ERC-SG - ERC Starting Grant Institution d’accueil ECOLE NORMALE SUPERIEURE Contribution de l’UE € 1 437 520,00 Adresse 45, RUE D'ULM 75230 Paris France Voir sur la carte Région Ile-de-France Ile-de-France Paris Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Chercheur principal Sid Kouider-Elouahed (Dr.) Contact administratif Damien Vogel (Mr.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée Bénéficiaires (1) Trier par ordre alphabétique Trier par contribution de l’UE Tout développer Tout réduire ECOLE NORMALE SUPERIEURE France Contribution de l’UE € 1 437 520,00 Adresse 45, RUE D'ULM 75230 Paris Voir sur la carte Région Ile-de-France Ile-de-France Paris Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Chercheur principal Sid Kouider-Elouahed (Dr.) Contact administratif Damien Vogel (Mr.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée