Forward and Backward Masking between Acoustic Clicks

Abstract

The masking of one click by another was studied as a function of the time interval between the pulses. Two‐alternative forced‐choice procedures were employed to measure thresholds before and after the masking click. Both forward and backward masking were found; the forward effect was more pronounced and longer lasting. Backward masking studied in this way extends beyond what can be explained by peripheral intensity‐latency conversions.