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Subjects were tested on the critical flicker frequency during a 1-week period of visual deprivation (either homogeneous illumination or darkness). Deprived subjects showed no significant differences from a confined control group. Results were discussed in relation to previous research, Schultz’s theory of “sensoristasis” and Sharpless’ revision of the “law of denervation.”
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This research was supported by the Defence Research Board, Canada (Grant 9425-08), and by the National Research Council, Canada (Grant APA-290).
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Harper, D.W., Zubek, J.P. Changes in critical flicker frequency during prolonged visual deprivation. Perception & Psychophysics 19, 551–554 (1976). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03211225
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