Abstract
A cross-sectional developmental study of the frequency of figural after-effects from childhood to adulthood has been carried out to test the developmental hypothesis deriving from the theory of cortical satiation and to show the actual pattern of chronological development of this phenomenon. Two types of figural after-effect were studied, one involving a size change and the position of a figure. Although the hypothesis indicated by the satiation concept has not been confirmed significant changes in the frequency of occurrence of the figural after-effect with age have been demonstrated. The complete function comprises a decline in frequency from about 4–6 yrs. to 9–10 yrs. followed by a factual increase up to 24 yrs. and over. The results suggest that a notion of a single underlying process as postulated by the satiation hypothesis must be rejected. An explanation in terms of a change with age in the processes underlying the figural after-effect has been put forward.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
