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The present study, employing a computer-based cathode-ray tube display system, involved four separate experiments directed to determining if sequential blanking consistently yields a U-shaped function with a variety of input configurations. U-shaped functions were found in all four experiments, and it was concluded that such functions are typical of sequential-blanking phenomena.
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This research was supported by the Physiological Psychology Program, Office of Naval Research, under ONR Contract No. N00014-67-A-0467-0009 and ONR Contract Authority No. NR 140-252 to the first two authors.
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Andreassi, J.L., Mayzner, M.S., Beyda, D. et al. Sequential blanking: A U-shaped function. Psychon Sci 18, 319–321 (1970). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03332375
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