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perceptual aftereffect
perceptual aftereffect A perceptual aftereffect is a shift in how something is perceived after prolonged exposure to similar stimuli.
A perceptual aftereffect is a shift in how something is perceived after prolonged exposure to similar stimuli. In the example of body size, repeatedly viewing thin bodies can make narrower bodies seem more normal, while viewing wide or fat bodies shifts perception in the opposite direction.