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aftereffects  

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  • A perceptual aftereffect can be said to occur when an inducing stimulus (typically presented for a prolonged period) affects subsequent perception of another stimulus. As described in this entry, aftereffects are a seemingly maladaptive consequence of the processes of sensory adaptation by which our sensory systems are continually matching their response properties to the prevailing environment. [Source: Encyclopedia of Perception; Aftereffects]

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