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Six Ss observed the afterimages of 11 flash-produced stimulus targets; they reported fading, regeneration, and image breakdown similar to results reported for stabilization studies employing contact lenses and afterimage techniques.
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The writer wishes to acknowledge the helpful suggestions made by Doris C. DeHardt and the cooperation extended by Reed S. Boswell.
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Michalewski, H.J. Flash-induced stabilized images. Psychon Sci 21, 237–239 (1970). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03332462
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