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Two triangles (Δ and ∇) were presented successively at the same spatial locus for binocular viewing. Manipulation of stimulus duration and interstimulus interval revealed that accuracy in discriminating order is dependent upon total time (S1 + ISI + S2) and that the discrimination threshold (75% correct) is approximately 100 msec.
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Thor, D.H., Spitz, H.H. Temporal discrimination as a function of total presentation time. Psychon Sci 13, 291–292 (1968). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03342591
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