ABSTRACT
The purpose of testing vestibular function is two-fold. First, little is known of the course of vestibular pathways above the mid-brain and it is felt that the present series of operations may give some indication as to possible cortical influence upon this function. Second, at the present time, there is considerable discussion of the concept of “physiologic readiness” and it is felt that vestibular function is probably one measure of this type of response, which some investigators claim is reduced in schizophrenia. According to Hoskins (’46) vestibular function is reduced in schizophrenia and it was felt that if any of the patients recovered it would be valuable to see whether a change in vestibular function occurred.
