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An examination of intertrial interval and gender influences on sucrose detection thresholds established by a modified staircase procedure

  • M. Kunka
  • , R. L. Doty
  • , R. G. Settle

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Abstract

The influence of intertrial interval and durations ranging from 7 to 30 s upon sucrose detection thresholds of sixteen subjects was investigated by means of a modified staircase procedure with intertrial rinses. In addition, the influence of the sex of the subject was examined. Neither the intertrial interval nor the sex of the subject significantly affected sucrose detection thresholds. The results suggest that, in sucrose detection threshold studies using the present procedure, one can employ intertrial intervals as short as 7 s without significantly affecting the threshold value.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)35-38
Number of pages4
JournalPerception
Volume10
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1981
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Sensory Systems
  • Artificial Intelligence

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