The apparent movement of a stationary spot of light on a homogeneous background is perceived with shorter latency and greater spatial displacement when the spot is flickering than when fused. The enhancing effect of flicker is more pronounced for females than males. There is a significant difference in the latency of the apparent movement between the sexes. Response measures of latency and spatial displacement of autokinesis show a positive relationship.
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