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The pattern of development of visual acuity in deermice was determined by elicitation of optokinetic responses. The mice were tested either cross-sectionally (each individual tested only once) or longitudinally (individuals tested repeatedly) after eye opening. Development of acuity was significantly accelerated by the repeated testing procedure.
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This research was supported by NIH Training Grant No. GM-01751 and Research Grant EY-0447. Kristi Dege and Laurel Garrety provided valuable technical assistance.
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Vestal, B.M., King, J.A. Effect of repeated testing on development of visual acuity in prairie deermice (Peromyscus maniculatus bairdi). Psychon Sci 25, 297–298 (1971). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03335883
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03335883