| Level | Item |
| Ref No | BPS/004/1/06/01/170 |
| Title | Tests of Dark Adaptaion and Night Vision. |
| Date | c.1942 |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Description | Report titled 'Tests of Dark Adaptaion and Night Vision.' (no. 8) by Philip E. Vernon.
The report explains that although dark adaptation is a largely physiological process, night vision involves much more psychological efforts, and thus the two terms are not synonymous. As such, it is important to develop a test which considers both factors, as teh report explains that both mental ability and personality factors can influence one's night vision, potentially even compensating for a poorer dark adaptation. |
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| AccessStatus | Open |
| Location | O16 |
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