The
Retinal Theory of "Lateral Inhibition"
Lateral
Inhibition was
reviewed for a physiological explanation of this optical
illusion, wherein the same color (brown, in
the Albers plate) appears to be two different
browns. This theory holds that areas of the retina
communicate with each other, prior to sending a signal
to the brain, in order to optimize contrast perception.
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Lateral
Inhibition at University of Indiana
(The significance of this visual development,
along with other aspects of vision, such as night vision,
peripheral vision, and brightness adaptation were discussed
throughout the course.)
