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The contribution of colored contours to binocular rivalry was investigated. Orthogonal circular and radial figures were used as stimuli. Binocular rivalry was measured between a fixed achromatic target presented to the left eye and a two-color target presented to the right eye. Various color combinations were presented to the right eye to assess the rivalry strength of these color combinations. The main conclusion is that the contributions of color contours in binocular rivalry and minimally distinct border experiments are closely related; that is, signals from shortwavelength-sensitive cones do not make an appreciable contribution to rivalry.
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The Dutch Organizationfor the Advancement of Pure Science is gratefully acknowledged for funding this project. This research was conducted while P. F. M. Stalmeier was supported by PSYCHON Grant 560-262021 of this organization, awarded to C. M. M. de Weert.
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Stalmeier, P.F.M., De Weert, C.M.M. Binocular rivalry with chromatic contours. Perception & Psychophysics 44, 456–462 (1988). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03210431
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