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Limitations of GDP as Welfare Indicator
Limitations of GDP as Welfare Indicator
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TOC o “1-3” h z u HYPERLINK l “_Toc413349524” Introduction PAGEREF _Toc413349524 h 2
HYPERLINK l “_Toc413349525” Definition of GDP PAGEREF _Toc413349525 h 2
HYPERLINK l “_Toc413349526” Limitations of GDP and Economic Indicator PAGEREF _Toc413349526 h 2
HYPERLINK l “_Toc413349527” Treatment of “defensive expenditures PAGEREF _Toc413349527 h 3
HYPERLINK l “_Toc413349528” As a measure of household work PAGEREF _Toc413349528 h 3
HYPERLINK l “_Toc413349529” Shadow” or informal economy PAGEREF _Toc413349529 h 3
HYPERLINK l “_Toc413349530” Measures of changes in natural Capital PAGEREF _Toc413349530 h 3
HYPERLINK l “_Toc413349531” GDP and its derivatives are measures of the total output of the economy PAGEREF _Toc413349531 h 4
HYPERLINK l “_Toc413349532” Conclusion PAGEREF _Toc413349532 h 4
HYPERLINK l “_Toc413349533” References PAGEREF _Toc413349533 h 5
Introduction
GDP (and its derivatives) is a measure of economic activity, actually. Narrowly understood economic activity, one should add. However, this does not prevent economists and policy makers from making welfare comparisons across countries and across time on its basis. The argument goes as follows: GDP is a good proxy of the consumption possibilities people have, and consumption is a good proxy of well-being/welfare. Therefore, we allegedly can use GDP per capita for comparing welfare between countries and GDP growth as an indicator of social progress within a society. This may sound compelling to many and, indeed, we are used to this rhetoric from authorities and the media. But it is wrong to assume that GDP or any of its common derivatives provides a measure of social welfare, for a number of reasons.
Definition of GDP
GDP (gross domestic product) is computed as the sum of all end-use goods and services produced in an economy during a period of time, weighted by their market prices. There are at least two derivatives of GDP that are in usage, too: GNP and NNP. GNP (gross national product) is GDP plus income earned by islanders abroad minus income earned by foreigners in the inland. For most economies, the difference between these two is small, but it can be significant in some cases (e.g. in Ireland before the crisis, where much of the GDP was owned by foreign corporations). NNP (net national product) is GNP minus depreciation of capital, sometimes including estimates of natural capital depreciation (“green NNP”) (Fleurbaey & Blanchet, 2013).
From the definitions it is clear that these accounting quantities measure primarily the economic activity and, in the case of the NNP, the sustainability thereof (although in a very limited sense only). They could potentially be used as welfare indicators under some ideal conditions. But these conditions are nonexistent.
To use GDP and its derivatives as a welfare indicator means to ignore its limitations, and there are many of them: Each paragraph indicates a limitation
Limitations of GDP and Economic Indicator
First of all, GDP (I will stick to this base measure, but I mean its derivatives as well, if not else indicated) is computed at market prices – which means that it ignores externalities, particularly (but not only) environmental ones. To a limited extent, this limitation can be overcome by computing the measure using “accounting prices”, which try to correct for market externalities. However, this is a difficult procedure, since many accounting prices are more or less best guesses with limited reliability. In most cases, market prices are used (Jacobs & Šlaus, 2010).
As pointed out by HYPERLINK “http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2008/04/16/business/Easterlin1974.pdf” o “Does Economic Growth Improve the Human Lot? Some Empirical Evidence” t “_blank” Richard Easterlin, who conducted extensive research from the 1970’s through 2000’s, people do not become happier when they grow richer if they crossed some rather low threshold in terms of income (the so-called HYPERLINK “http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easterlin_paradox” t “_blank” Easterlin Paradox). There are many possible explanations of why this is so – e.g. the fact that there is some threshold beyond which we have no more time to enjoy the fruits of our affluence (a Jones & Klenow, 2010) or the correlation between increasing affluence and increasing competition for “positional goods” that can be attained by anyone, but not by everyone (this theory was suggested by HYPERLINK “https://zielonygrzyb.wordpress.com/2012/01/22/social-limits-to-growth/” o “Social Limits to Growth” t “_blank” Fred Hirsch). Both effects make the pursuit of ever-increasing affluence (in terms of GDP) sisyphean and interpretations of the gross domestic product as a welfare indicator flawed.
Treatment of “defensive expendituresAnother argument against using GDP as a welfare indicator is its treatment of “defensive expenditures”: a category that includes items from expenditures on the military, through money spent on building dams to protect human settlements from flooding, to clean-up costs after, say, an HYPERLINK “http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/jul/31/deepwater-horizon-bp-847m-dollars” o “BP adds $847 to Deepwater Horizon costs” t “_blank” oil-spill in the Gulf of Mexico. These expenditures contribute positively to the GDP, but they clearly do not contribute to well-being. Therefore GDP overestimates what it is thought to approximate, i.e. social welfare.
As a measure of household workAlso, GDP does not include a meaningful part of the economy – household work -, as was pointed out by William Nordhaus and James Tobin in their famous paper HYPERLINK “http://www.nber.org/chapters/c7620.pdf” t “_blank” Is Growth Obsolete?. Beside of its importance for the proper functioning of the economy and society, unaccounted for household work makes welfare comparisons based on GDP both across time and across countries difficult. E.g., the US is known for its culture of “outsourcing” of household work (which may at least partly explain why US-Americans work more hours and why the US unemployment rates are systematically lower than in Europe) – many things that Europeans do on their own, outside of the market (and therefore unnoticed by GDP statistics), e.g. cooking, washing etc., an average US-Americans lets do others against payment. This makes the US-American GDP higher by trend – but it is very difficult to interpret the welfare consequences of these differences, especially because they root deeply in cultural specifics. Also, the tendency toward household work changes within societies over time – how should the resulting change in GDP be interpreted in welfare terms? (Jones & Klenow, 2010)
Shadow” or informal economyA similar point to the one made above can be made about the “shadow” or informal economy, which is especially important in developing countries (but also in many developed ones, particularly in Southern Europe) – being informal, its activities are not included in GDP statistics, even though they may have a tremendous influence on the welfare specifically of the poorer parts of the society.
Measures of changes in natural Capital
A subject that this blog is often concerned about is that GDP does not include any measures of changes in natural capital. Nor does the “normal” NNP. Since natural capital and ecosystem services (including renewable and nonrenewable natural resources, water purification, climate regulation, pollination, flood protection and many, many more) more often than not has no market prices, it is not included in GDP-like statistics that deal with marketed goods and services only. Also, the already mentioned environmental external effects remain unaccounted for (and, furthermore, there is evidence suggesting that rapid GDP growth is correlated with environmental destruction). However, ecosystem services are tremendously important for the well-being of people in developing and developed countries alike (although in the short term the former depend relatively more on them). Or could you get by without clean water, a stable climate or pollinated fruits? These things have to be included in any meaningful measure of social welfare, even though their HYPERLINK “https://zielonygrzyb.wordpress.com/2012/07/09/the-value-of-nature/” o “The Value of Nature” t “_blank” valuation may be problematic.
GDP and its derivatives are measures of the total output of the economy
They do not in any way account for distributional or equity effects of it. However, as suggested among others by Fred Hirsch and Richard Easterlin (van den Bergh, 2010), people evaluate their lives not in absolute terms, but rather in comparison with those whom they live among. So, the distribution of wealth is very important, in many cases (particularly when basic needs of the population are satisfied, as is the case in most developed countries) it may be more important than the general (average) level of wealth. GDP does not capture this crucial aspect of human well-being at all. Unless one believes in some kind of HYPERLINK “http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trickle-down_economics” t “_blank” “trickle-down”, this is a serious limitation of GDP as a welfare indicator (van den Bergh, 2010).
Conclusion
Given all the limitations of GDP and related measures as welfare indicators (as listed above), it is clear that the practice of (implicitly or explicitly) using GDP statistics as a welfare proxy is deeply flawed and should be abandoned. There is no ready-made alternative that would give us a glimpse at social well-being and require just one single number. Most likely, it is impossible to create such a simple indicator. Instead, welfare has to be assessed on the basis of many different indicators, as HYPERLINK “https://zielonygrzyb.wordpress.com/2012/05/06/stop-debating-growth-and-focus-on-what-is-important/” o “Stop Debating Growth and Focus on What Is Important” t “_blank” I suggested recently. GDP may have the attracting characteristic of being relatively simple, but it is also flawed in the role as a welfare indicator. We should, using a quote attributed to Albert Einstein, “make things as simple as possible, but not simpler”.
ReferencesFleurbaey, M., & Blanchet, D. (2013). Beyond GDP: Measuring Welfare and Assessing Sustainability. Oxford University Press.
Jacobs, G., & Šlaus, I. (2010). Indicators of economic progress: the power of measurement and human welfare. Cadmus J, 1, 53-113.
Jones, C. I., & Klenow, P. J. (2010). Beyond GDP? Welfare across countries and time (No. w16352). National Bureau of Economic Research.
van den Bergh, J. C. (2010). Relax about GDP growth: implications for climate and crisis policies. Journal of Cleaner Production, 18(6), 540-543.
Library and Information Management
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1.0 Introduction
Effective transmission of information from one person to another is very important because it enables the receiver of this information to effectively carry out his or her duties and the sender on the other hand to confirm that the receiver has responded appropriately to the instructions. Various information management models can be applied to effectively manage the flow of information in a library, an archive, a museum and a job seeking centre in order to achieve the highest results through effective communication (Grover, Greer & Agada, 2010). In a library, the nature of information is the documented findings of various researches carried out in the past; in an archive, information is in the form of records of past events; in a museum, information takes the form of scientific specimens, works of arts or other objects of permanent value which are stored in order to be used for exhibition, study, research among other uses. In this essay the role of Shannon-weaver, 5 rings and information transfer cycle models in the management of information in these four situations is discussed.
2.0 Information Process Models
In this section, a detailed description of three information processing models is carried out. These models include the Shannon-waver model, the 5 rings model and the information transfer cycle model. An analysis of these models is done so as to provide comprehensive information regarding them and how they can enhance success or be limited (fail) in the transfer of information within a library setting (Pandey, 2004).
2.1 Shannon-Weaver Model
According to this model, effectiveness in communication is possible when the following five elements are at their optimum level of performance: the source, the transmitter, the channel, the receiver and the destination (Steinberg, 2007). This is important because for information to be sent effectively, the source must be authentic and must ensure that this information is well encoded. Similarly, the device being used to transmit this information must be of high quality in order to ensure that all the necessary information is transmitted accordingly without any form of distortion. The channel used should not only be affordable to both the sender and the receiver, but must also be effective in ensuring that the quality of information being sent remains high throughout the communication process (Berk, 1989).
It is indicated that effectiveness of this model when the receiver is in a position to understand the language being used by the sender and should also have all the necessary equipment to enable him receive the information at its highest quality. In this information processing model, distortion of information may occur as a result of physical noise, being caused by poor technology or semantic noise caused by the receiver’s failure to understand the message either because of his or her literacy level, emotional state, distractions among other factors. These are some of the issues that must be dealt with to ensure that the communication process is smooth and effective.
This model puts in consideration the sender, receiver, channel, receiver, noise and feedback besides the encoding and decoding processes that ensure that the flow of information is effective. It can be inferred from this model that it is the simplest model as it offers a unidirectional form of communication and enables people to understand the negative impacts of ‘noise’ in promoting effective flow of information (Narula, 2007). Through using an appropriate communication channel and encoding a message that the decoder (recipient) is capable to understand, and noise is managed, then the feedback received will portray effective flow of communication through developing a mutual understanding.
2.2 Information Transfer Cycle Model
In this model, information is taken through a number of processes before it s ready to be used. The first process is the information creation process. This according to Vicker and Vickery (2004) can be done through basic research or applied research. In basic research, one carries out a study in order to come up with new information on a particular phenomenon. In applied research, the study is directed towards achieving a specific objective and it involves the use of existing knowledge in solving a specific problem. These two classes of research lead to the creation of knowledge in particular fields. This created information is then recorded and organized in a manner that would make it easy for any potential user to access it.
The stated process could involve the arrangement of the information according to the subject, medium among other criteria which would make it easy for the user to easily access it. The information is then stored either for short or long periods depending on the nature of the information and the needs of potential users (Berk, 1989). Once the information has been stored, mechanisms should be put in place to ensure that the information can be easily accessed by potential users. Depending on the diversity and quantity of information, various access systems can be used like catalogues, indexes among others. The final process of information management in this model is delivery. This is refers to how the information seeker should gain information. The mode chosen depends on a number of factors like the nature of the information seeker, the cost of the delivery mode and security.
2.3 The 5 Rings Model
In this model, information falls into five types: internal, conversational, reference, news and cultural. Internal information consists of the messages which run our internal systems thus allowing our bodies to function properly. Conversational information refers to both formal and informal messages that are exchanged between and among people. Reference information on the other hand refers to information that runs the world; news refers to the documentation of events as and when they take place while cultural information is an expression of any kind which comes to terms with the current civilization (Narula, 2007). This model just like the other two is very important in the management of the flow of information in various institutional settings.
3.0 Episodes
3.1Library
In a library, the information transfer cycle model is applied extensively in the management of the flow of information. This is because information found in the library originated from the researches having been conducted by scholars in the past. This information, after having been created by these researchers, was then organized by these scholars in manner that could be easily accessed by potential users like students and other researchers. The organized information was then stored inn the library for long or short periods depending on the nature of the information and the needs of potential users. The decision on whether to store a given documentary on a long term or short term basis depends on the relevance of this information to the users (Grover, Greer and Agada, 2010).
If this information was bound to be useful for a long period of time, then it could be stored in the library for a long period of time. If on the other hand, its usefulness was limited to a given short period of time, then a short term storage period could be in the offing. Access to this information is very important because the reason for its storage is to ensure that it can be accessed by those intending to use it. In a library setting, catalogues are used to access this information. The delivery mode could either be electronic or print media depending on the needs of the user as well as the financial capacity of the library.
3.2 Archive
In an archive, past records and the historical data of past events is stored for future use. The information transfer cycle model is also very effective in the management of information in an archive. This information is also taken through all processes involved in this model. It is first created through basic research on the people’s past ways of life or an observation of the same. It is then recorded appropriately and availed to the public for collection (Lancaster & Warner, 1993). It could either be restricted to a few people or made available to all the people depending on a number of factors. It is then arranged according to the topic, date created among other criteria to make it easy for people to access. Storage of this information is mostly done on a long term basis since a large proportion of it is of permanent value. Access to this information may also involve the use electronic catalogues among other means delivery being either in print or electronic media (Lancaster and Warner, 1993)
3.5 Museum
In a museum, information management applies both the information transfer cycle and the Shannon-weaver models. The information transfer cycle model is applied in the process of creation, collection, organization, storage and providing access to information while the Shannon-weaver model is applied most in the process of accessing and using this information (Chaturvedi, 2004). Information in a museum is obtained from the past events and past scientific studies which are then documented together with the supportive evidence. The whole process beginning with the creation of this information to the point of delivering it to the potential users is based on the information transfer cycle model. The Shannon-weaver model is applied when one is conducting a research with information from the museum forming a significant percentage of his source.
In this case, the source of information is the museum with information in different forms like scientific specimens, works of art among others. The channel used in most cases is usually oral communication whereby an employee in the archive explains to the researcher various aspects of the scientific specimens being studied. The researcher would have to be very keen on what is being explained in order to obtain information as effectively as possible (Berk, 1989). Various factors could cause failure of this communication process and therefore the concerned parties must address them. These may include poor emotional state of the receiver, physical noise or even the receiver’s prejudgment. If the receiver of this information is hungry or is in any other unstable emotional state, he may not get the message clearly. These issues must therefore be addressed for the communication process to be effective.
3.6 Job-Seeking Centre.
In a job-seeking centre, the nature of information exchanged relates to the specifications of jobs available for applicant; the applicants and their respective qualifications among others. The Shannon-weaver model as well as the 5 rings model is very useful in the management of information in this situation. According to the Shannon-weaver model, communication between the job-seeker and the agent must be very effective in order for the person to end up with the most appropriate job. This means that in communicating to the applicant about the available job opportunities, the agent must ensure that the channel being used is as effective as possible with as minimal distortions as possible (Pandey, 2004) .
This would ensure that the job seekers have the right information about the available opportunities and that only the right candidates apply for the jobs. In addition to this, during interview sessions, job seekers must pay attention to what is inquired of them in order to respond to the questions appropriately. It is also important that the right channel is chosen, for instance, if an oral interview is the choice, then there should be no noise within this environment. Both the job seeker and the agents should have right attitudes and in stable emotional states. The 5 rings model is application especially in the agent’s process of aging access to knowledge about new job opportunities in market.
4.0 Conclusion
In conclusion, information transfer is very important in organizations and therefore ensuring that the process is being carried out effectively should be one of the priorities of managers in these institutions. In transfer of information, one of the most important points to consider is the fact that information must be transmitted effectively and made available to the potential users in the most comprehensive manner (Steinberg, 2007). Access to this information can be enhanced by use of catalogues in libraries among other means. Whichever mode of accession is chosen, care must be taken to ensure that the mode of delivery is as effective as possible to the potential user.
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Narula, U., (2007) Communication Models. Atlantic Publishers & Dist.
Steinberg, S., (2007). An Introduction to Communication Studies. Juta and Company Ltd. Print.
Chaturvedi, (2004) Business Communication: Concepts, Cases And Applications. Pearson Education India. Reprint.
Grover, R., Greer, R.C. & Agada, J., (2010) Assessing Information Needs: Managing Transformative Library Services. ABC-CLO. Print.
Vickery, A. & Vickery, B.C., (2004) Information Science in Theory and Practice. Edition 3. Walter de Gruyter. Print.
Berk, R.A., (1989) Starting, Managing, and Promoting the Small Library. M.E Sharpe. Print.
Pandey, D.K., (2004) Library And Information Science. Atlantic Publishers & Dist. Print.
Lancaster, F.W. & Warner, A.J., (1993) Information retrieval today. Edition 3.Information Resources Press. Print.
Lilac Chaser, Negative Renal Effect
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Physical attributes of stimuli and Conditions of Viewing
It is an assumption that primary retina does not detect motion in higher animals. Delusions of the optical are mesmerizing though they make individuals to know more about perceptions of the vision. Emphasis on this paper is on the interactive testing and illustrations on the involved mechanisms of vision so as to make a better clarity and understanding on the subject, lilac chaser. The brain processes the information gathered by the eye to provide the perception that does not reckon with the source of stimulus’ physical measurements.
A physiological illusion that encompasses afterimages due to adapting stimuli of longer alternating colors or lights that are bright is assumed to be the effects on the brain and its interpretation. The early stages of processing of the vision are also presumed that a stimulus follows the neural path that is individually dedicated to it. It also portrays that activity that is repetitive results in physiological imbalance that changes perception. An optical illusion can be identified with images that are visually perceived to be in motion though not moving and that do not portray the exact reality of the phenomena (Hering, 2005). Apparent movement happens when an event of the vision takes place at one particular point then a similar event follows in the adjoining point in the same field of vision. The lilac discs vanish thus the appearance of visual fields. Stimulus of lilac presented to a given point of the visual field for a short while vanishes and a green afterimage comes into view.
The retina’s cones and rods adaptation results in the afterimage. Cones that get stimulation from lilac get fatigued and when the stimulus vanishes finally then the background that is grey appears like a presented green stimulus. Afterimages commence their growth after the adaptation of cones and rods though it is difficult to notice since the eye is moved more than three times in a second. The stimulus’ image then appears to be a new one since its observation takes place in the cones and rods that have not yet adapted. When eyes are kept still on the X region, then growth of afterimage is observed and then disclosed when the stimulus vanishes. Troxler’s fading effect occurs during the presentation of a stimulus that is blurred to the visual field’s region that is nearer to the fixating region as eyes are kept still. The negative aftereffects emerge due to illusion. Stimulus is presumed to disappear even when still presented in a physical manner. The spots that is green though stationery appears to move around in a circle due to the presentation of the spots of lilac.
Viewing Distance and its Effects
The viewing distance varies with the observers’ ability to see well when a green disc is observed running as the viewer gazes at the central region. There are no changes observed during the viewing session due to variation in distance. It is only the green spots that will be observed moving in a circle when the viewer prolongs his observation. The movement illusion seems to be working as the spots blink as they alter their positions thus motion is perceived. It is a negative after image that occurs when the cells of the cone in the retina become tired and extremely stimulated. The affected colors remain unchanged as a person moves his eyes due to the weaker signals of the cells of the cones. The signals sent to the brain are then interpreted as though they are different colors that are in motion. The green afterimage comes about as a result of a long gaze at an image of magenta. The result is due to the fatigue caused to the receptors of magenta by the magenta color thus production of a weaker signal. Afterimage, as a result, is then viewed as being green since the opposing color of magenta is green.
Negative Retinal Aftereffect
Bach refers to color aftereffect as a negative retinal after image since it becomes clear when an individual fixes his retina on an image for a given duration in a fixed position for several seconds. The adaptation of the retina on the particular position yields to the afterimage and hence the color that is complementary is observed. Zaidi, Ennis, Cao and Lee (2012) illustrates in their study that cells of the retinal ganglion are substrates that are neutral for the afterimage.
Aftereffect Transfer between Eyes
The effect of transfer is intrascortical and experienced on one hemisphere of a retina. The representation of a hemi-retina cannot have transfer activities in all the hemi-retina of both eyes. The transfer effect cannot occur as a result of the visual fields overlapping. Color appearance control indicates that the visual events change to afterimages that are green. Additionally, since a first time movement can be perceived to be a second time movement, visual event takes place at one point in the field of visual (Zaidi, Ennis, Cao & Lee, 2012). The color control measure is designed in a manner that ensures the red and blue colors keep moving up as the green one moves downwards till the center region becomes magenta. When speed control is used as a control measure then it illustrates the detection of movement in images as indicated in the phi phenomenon.
Implications of Fixation
The color aftereffect can be observed when one fixates on the region of X because it is not difficult to fixate at the central region. On the other hand, the color aftereffect becomes difficult to observe when an individual does not fixate at region X since the location of the retina are re-adapted and a brief uncovering of the afterimage occurs (Hothersaa, 2003). The appearance of the color of the stimulus is then viewed as being green since the opposing color of magenta is green as a result of a negative effect of afterimage.
Hering’s Conclusion on Color Aftereffects
Color aftereffects influenced Hering’s view about the structure of human visual system as it portrays that what is observed by the eye might not be the actual interpretation that occurs in the brain due to delusion. Accurate results might be tampered with due to color blindness and brightness or failure of the retina to adapt to avoid afterimages.
Color Opponent Process Theory
Hering clarifies how afterimages are captured by the brain in terms of primary colors that are classified into three. The process entails the theory of opponent process which states that the visual system of human interprets the information of color by processing signals from the retina’s rods and cones. The theory illustrates that there exist three opponent channels that encompass blue versus yellow, red versus green, and white versus black. Hering also notes that there are combinations of colors that human never recognize. Color responses of one channel are opposed to the responses of colors of another channel hence an afterimage of magenta will be produced by an image that is green. The photoreceptors that are green are fatigued by the green color and as a result a signal that is weaker is produced. Result that indicates less green color is interpreted as magenta.
Necessity for an Aftereffect
Slight movements are not enough to constantly keep the image in motion to parts of retina that are still fresh if the eye remains fixated and steady. The always exposed photoreceptors to a similar stimulus will eventually be tired of supplying photo-pigments therefore there will be insufficient signal to the brain that results in the aftereffect.
Implications of Viewing Using Monocular and Binoculars
Monocular and binocular viewings are used to enhance the vision of the observer so as to detect the sources of stimulus and their velocity. The input of vision will be a projection of 2D of a scene of 3D in the vision of monocular. Additionally, the projection of 2D’s motion will be by default not being enough to build again the motion available in the scene of 3D. The problem of inverse generalizes to the vision of binocular when perception of motion is considered at large distances where inequalities of binocular are a bad cue to depth. There are illustrations that the human brain applies several signals in specific alterations in disparity and ratios of monocular velocity to produce a motion’s sensation in depth.
Stimulation as a necessity for an Aftereffect
Stimulation causes the adaptation of the retina’s rods and cones to light brightness and clear viewing of images. Similarly, stimulation inhibits the afterimage from growing and therefore it is vital when fixating the eyes at the required point as it makes all the movements noticeable thus the aftereffect will be perceived. This would prevent the relay of the image on the rods and cone that have not adapted to brightness yet.
Experience of the Aftereffect from Stimulation
Steady fixation of the eyes on a point is significant for an aftereffect to take place when stimulation is blurry. When the retina is stimulated, afterimages are not formed in the brain thus aftereffect is not perceived as all the movements are noticed.
Color Appearance Backgrounds
. The color of the background is a mixture of gray with red, blue and green. The dot of lilac fade with fixation on the cross and a clear afterimage that is green in color is revealed as every dot is removed. The sensitivity loss is reflected by a fading part due to stimulus that is presented. Parts in the background that appear to be white are observed due to the renormalization. As a result, processing of the vision finally deviates from the expected color that is gray.
Neural Locus of Colors Afterimages
The article illustrates that a rebound of post receptor in the ganglion cells of retina constitute a signal of an afterimage that do not respond to lights below the bleaching level of photoreceptors. Additionally, the study paper shows that desensitization of photoreceptor is not responsible for color afterimages that occur due to generation of light of normal level.
Reference
Hering, E. (2005, January 1). Lilac Chaser, Negative Renal Effect.
Hothersall, D. (2003). History of psychology. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Zaidi, Q., Ennis, R., Cao, D., & Lee, B. (2012). Neural locus of colors afterimages. Current Biology, 22(3), 220-224.