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For low spatial frequencies, the ability to detect contrast differences relies more on dark areas (troughs) than bright areas (peaks). This visual perception bias intensifies with increasing contrast levels.

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    • At 75% contrast, observers largely ignored the bright parts (peaks), and at 25% contrast, trough emphasis was already apparent for some.

    Conclusions:

    • The unusual contrast discrimination behavior at low spatial frequencies is driven by a strong bias towards processing the stimulus's dark regions.
    • This perceptual bias intensifies with increasing stimulus contrast.
    • The findings suggest an early nonlinear processing stage, potentially similar to Whittle's model, underlies this phenomenon.