visual induction

the influence that one visual stimulus or part of the visual field can have on the perception of an adjacent stimulus or the remainder of the visual field. Color contrast effects are examples of visual induction.

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September 8th 2024

speciesism

n. discriminatory, prejudicial, or exploitative practices against nonhuman animals, often on the basis of an assumption of human superiority. See also animal rights. —speciesist n., adj.