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[Spatial properties on the contralateral suppressive field in binocular rivalry (author's transl)]
Shinrigaku Kenkyu : the Japanese Journal of Psychology
|August 1, 1977
Summary
The spatial extent of the Contralateral Suppressive Field (CSF) diminishes with distance from a suppressor. Higher suppressor contrast strengthens the CSF
Area of Science:
- Visual Neuroscience
- Perception Psychology
- Ophthalmology
Context:
- Investigating the spatial dynamics of visual suppression.
- Understanding the Contralateral Suppressive Field (CSF) and its characteristics.
- Utilizing a probe stimulus method to quantify visual field effects.
Purpose:
- To determine the spatial extent of the Contralateral Suppressive Field (CSF).
- To analyze how distance, contrast, and width of a suppressor influence the CSF.
- To measure suppression frequency based on phenomenal disappearance of a probe stimulus.
Summary:
- The suppressive effect of the CSF decreases as the distance from the suppressor increases, particularly near the visual field's center.
- Increased suppressor contrast leads to a stronger suppressive effect.
- The width of the suppressor does not impact the strength of the CSF.
Impact:
- Provides quantitative data on the spatial boundaries of visual suppression.
- Informs models of visual processing and attention.
- Contributes to understanding visual perception disorders.