kappa effect

the interaction between the perceived duration of a stimulus and the spatial extent of the stimulus. When a small visual stimulus and a large visual stimulus are both flashed for the same length of time, the duration of the large stimulus is perceived as longer than that of the small stimulus. An analogous effect has been described for tactile sensations.

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Psychology term of the day

November 22nd 2024

spaying

n. the surgical removal of the ovaries of a female mammal as a sterilization procedure.