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Detection thresholds for phosphenes were measured in the presence and absence of moderate auditory stimulation. Thresholds were consistently lower in the presence of a 60 dB, 3000 Hz. tone for all 19 Ss tested. Large variations in threshold levels were noted among the Ss.
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1. This research was supported, in part, by NIMH Undergraduate Training Grant 2 T 2 MH 07306-06. We thank R. Gallon, D. Mintz, and D. Mourer for their assistance.
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Follman, M.A., Mandriota, F.J. The effects of auditory stimulation on phosphene sensitivity. Psychon Sci 7, 341–342 (1967). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03331114
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