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Finger Localization

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Encyclopedia of Clinical Neuropsychology

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Finger gnosis; Finger sense

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Finger localization refers to an individual’s ability to identify and differentiate between stimulated fingers (Benton, 1955; Lezak, Howieson, & Loring, 2004; Miller & Hynd, 2004; Reed, 1967). Finger localization is a complex process which requires symbolic representation, intersensory integration, and intrasensory differentiation (Benton, 1977; Lefford, Birch, & Green, 1974). Young children may not be able to consistently perform finger localization tasks successfully until later childhood or early adolescence (Benton, 1955; Lefford et al., 1974; Miller & Hynd, 2004). Finger localization can be assessed via visual–verbal, tactile–visual, or tactile–verbal interaction (Benton, 1955; Kinsbourne & Warrington, 1962; Miller & Hynd, 2004; Poeck & Orgass, 1969). For instance, the examiner may touch single or multiple fingers with the examinee’s hand in view or hidden. The examinee may then respond by naming, pointing on a drawing, or referring...

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  1. Ball State University, Muncie, IN, USA

    Jeffrey S. Trotter

  2. Department of Educational Psychology, Ball State University, Teachers College Room 524, 47306, Muncie, IN, USA

    Andrew S. Davis

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  1. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Professor of Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry Virginia Commonwealth University – Medical Center Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, VCU, 980542, Richmond, Virginia, 23298-0542, USA

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  3. Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Neurology and Neuroscience, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – New Jersey Medical School, New Jersey, USA

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Trotter, J.S., Davis, A.S. (2011). Finger Localization. In: Kreutzer, J.S., DeLuca, J., Caplan, B. (eds) Encyclopedia of Clinical Neuropsychology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-79948-3_1455

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