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Visual reaction time data were taken to flashes varying in duration and luminance to investigate the I•t=C relationship over a wide stimulus range. Three Ss were used and the data indicated that RT decreases with increases in duration up to a critical duration after which luminance alone determines the response, and that critical duration depends upon flash luminance.
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This paper is based upon a thesis submitted to the University of Arizona for partial fulfillment of requirements for the Master of Arts Degree. The research was directed by Dr. Neil R. Bartlett and supported by the National Science Foundation grant G-8720.
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Pease, V. The intensity-time relation of a stimulus in simple visual reaction time. Psychol Rec 14, 157–164 (1964). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03393573
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