title: Misinterpretation of instructions in an aftereffect task.
abstract: Some subjects in studies of kinesthetic aftereffect erroneously believe the task is to show the width of the aftereffect inducing rather than the standard stimulus. Although such subjects may be encountered rarely, the errors they make are very large. Precautionary steps are indicated.
mesh_terms: D004193:Discrimination Learning; D006801:Humans; D007699:Kinesthesis; D011939:Mental Recall; D012718:Set, Psychology; D013236:Stereognosis