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The latency of the autokinetic illusion was observed as it related to the rate of intermittency of the stimulus light. Rates of flicker from 2 to 10 cps were presented. Lowest latency was noted for the 10 cps condition. The function generated appears remarkably similar to that observed by Spigel (1963) with displacement as a dependent variable. Results are discussed in terms of the phenomenon of brightness enhancement and the effect of flicker on the perceived contour of the stimulus.
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Page, H.A., Elfner, L.F. & Jamison, N. Autokinetic Effect as a Function of Intermittency of the Light Source. Psychol Rec 16, 189–192 (1966). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03393658
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