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It was hypothesized that extent and complexity of perceived autokinetic movement would be a significant function of individual differences in arousal seeking or the need for stimulation. Three scores-extension, rotation, and complexity-were derived from the auto kinesis protocols of 31 Ss. Individual differences in stimulation seeking were measured by the sensation-seeking scale. No significant relationships of stimulation seeking and autokinetic parameters were obtained.
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The authors express their appreciation to Chris Bishop, Joseph Schmuller and Ann Woodford for assistance in rating the autokinesis protocols.
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Farley, F.H., Peterson, J.M. The stimulation-seeking motive: Relationship to apparent visual movement. Bull. Psychon. Soc. 3, 271–272 (1974). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03333465
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