Perceptual sensitivity is explained by optimization for ecological tasks

Mark R. Saddler, Torsten Dau, Josh H. McDermott

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DOI: 10.64898/2026.09.28.755158
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@article{allodium:10.64898/2026.09.28.755158,
  title = {Perceptual sensitivity is explained by optimization for ecological tasks},
  author = {Mark R. Saddler and Torsten Dau and Josh H. McDermott},
  year = {2026},
  doi = {10.64898/2026.09.28.755158},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.09.28.755158}
}

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TI  - Perceptual sensitivity is explained by optimization for ecological tasks
AU  - Mark R. Saddler
AU  - Torsten Dau
AU  - Josh H. McDermott
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Saddler, M. R., Dau, T., & McDermott, J. H. (2026). Perceptual sensitivity is explained by optimization for ecological tasks. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.09.28.755158

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