visual persistence

a sensation of visual stimulation that continues briefly after the actual stimulus is extinguished, perhaps caused by integration lag of visual signals. The light trail of a glowing stick moved rapidly in the dark is an example of visual persistence. Also called persistence of vision.

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Psychology term of the day

May 8th 2024

PI

1. abbreviation for prescribing information. See labeling.

2. abbreviation for proactive interference.

3. abbreviation for progressive interval. See progressive-interval schedule.