Size constancy is preserved but afterimages are prolonged in typical individuals with higher degrees of self-reported autistic traits

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Sperandio, Irene, Unwin, Katy L., Landry, Oriane and Chouinard, Philippe A. (2017) Size constancy is preserved but afterimages are prolonged in typical individuals with higher degrees of self-reported autistic traits. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 47 (2). 447–459. ISSN 0162-3257

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Abstract

Deficits in perceptual constancies from early infancy have been proposed to contribute to autism and exacerbate its symptoms (Hellendoorn et al., Frontiers in Psychology 6:1–16, 2015). Here, we examined size constancy in adults from the general population (N = 106) with different levels of self-reported autistic traits using an approach based on negative afterimages. The afterimage strength, as indexed by duration and vividness, was also quantified. In opposition to the Hellendoorn and colleagues’ model, we were unable to demonstrate any kind of relationship between abilities in size constancy and autistic traits. However, our results demonstrated that individuals with higher degrees of autistic traits experienced more persistent afterimages. We discuss possible retinal and post-retinal explanations for prolonged afterimages in people with higher levels of autistic traits.

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Uncontrolled Keywords: adaptation,afterimage,autism spectrum quotient,light sensitivity
Faculty \ School: Faculty of Social Sciences > School of Psychology
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Date Deposited: 02 Dec 2016 00:02
Last Modified: 22 Oct 2022 01:57
URI: https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/61588
DOI: 10.1007/s10803-016-2971-6

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