The effect of feedback on luminance thresholds for peripherally presented stimuli |
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Authors: | Charles N Abernethy Herschel W Leibowitz |
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Institution: | 1. The Pennsylvania State University, 16802, University Park, Pennsylvania
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Abstract: | The effect of a central task on peripheral vision was determined by obtaining absolute luminance thresholds for peripherally presented stimuli. A competing central task was provided by interrupting the fixation light and requiring the S to reilluminate it. Data were obtained over five sessions, with feedback information provided on each trial. Thresholds were highest for the initial session and declined as a function of practice. The magnitude of the change depended upon the interruption rate. When central and peripheral stimuli compete for attention, priority is given initially to the central task, but, with practice, the differences are reduced. |
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