The Visual Learning Task (IMAGE) Brown University Caption Subjects were shown a sequence of letters and numbers with the distraction of dots moving in the background. Behind the numerals the dot motion became more coherent (as indicated by the arrows). Credit Brown University Usage Restrictions with credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.