There were more brain studies being conducted as well as further research on the levels of processing. There was also a focus on music recognition and recall. Several issues relating to perception were investigated as well as attention. The shift to context as it applies to cognition is very apparent this year. It is becoming a battle ground for researchers.
Rats are still the subjects of choice when it comes to brain lesions.
This is still quite a small amount. The Eastern Canadian universities have a stronghold this year with the largest contributions coming from University of Toronto and University of Western Ontario. Queens University was also a big contributor. For the West coast U.B.C. had an impressive 3 contributions. The U.S. had a few contributors.