PERCEPTION OF DYNAMIC STIMULI.

Abstract

Stemming from considerations of a cybernetic nature, the program was directed towards a theoretical and empirical examination of the perception of changing stimuli. Representative stimuli were selected so as to fall into two classes: Kinetic (e.g., changing loudness and brightness), and topographic (e.g., expanding lines and circles; moving points). Both classes of stimuli were presented in such manner as to permit either continuous or discontinuous display, and in either of two modes: Isochronal (equal time for standard and comparison stimuli), or isometric (equal final magnitudes attained by standard and comparison stimuli). It is tentatively concluded that topographic displays are superior (i.e., are perceived more precisely) to kinetic, discontinuous (initial and final values only) are superior to continuous, and isochronal are superior to isometric. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0676289

Entities

People

  • Frank J. Mandriota
  • Joseph M. Notterman
  • Ross D. L. Filion

Organizations

  • Princeton University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Brightness
  • Intensity
  • Loudness
  • Mental Processes
  • Perception
  • Standards
  • Stemming

Fields of Study

  • Biology
  • Psychology

Readers

  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Theoretical Analysis.