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The effect on the KSAE of intermittent versus continuous stimulation from a wooden block between thumb and finger was studied by the method of magnitude estimation. Two groups rubbed the inducing block continuously for 2 min, one actively and one passively. A third group felt the block for 3 sec in each 10 sec, and a control group had no contact with the inducing block. The control group showed significant pseudo-KSAE. Significant KSAE in comparison with the control group was observed in the intermittent stimulation group and the passive, continuous stimulation group. The finding of greatest KSAE in the intermittent stimulation group was interpreted as evidence against response decrement theories of KSAE.
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Lovibond, S.H., Mcnicol, D. Intermittent vs continuous stimulation in the development of kinesthetic spatial aftereffects. Perception & Psychophysics 3, 220–222 (1968). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03212731
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