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Sometimes We Make Mistakes in Our Perceptions

The document discusses the Müller-Lyer illusion, an optical illusion where two lines of equal length appear unequal due to arrowheads on the ends oriented inward or outward. The illusion helps neuroscientists study visual perception and interpretation, and artists have used it in their works. An experiment is described where participants adjust the length of a comparison line to match a standard line, using buttons to increase, decrease, or start the next trial.

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Sometimes We Make Mistakes in Our Perceptions

The document discusses the Müller-Lyer illusion, an optical illusion where two lines of equal length appear unequal due to arrowheads on the ends oriented inward or outward. The illusion helps neuroscientists study visual perception and interpretation, and artists have used it in their works. An experiment is described where participants adjust the length of a comparison line to match a standard line, using buttons to increase, decrease, or start the next trial.

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Sometimes we make mistakes in our perceptions.

A false visual perception is called


an optical illusion. Many different optical illusions have been investigated. One of
these is called the Mller-Lyer illusion. In this illusion, two lines of equal length
appear unequal because of the presence of arrow configurations.
The Mller-Lyer illusion is an optical illusion consisting of a set of lines that end in arrowheads. The
orientation of the arrowheads affects one's ability to accurately perceive the length of the lines. Like most
visual and perceptual illusions, the Mller-Lyer illusion helps neuroscientists study the way the brain and
visual system perceive and interpret images. Artists have also utilized the illusion to great effect in their
works.
Procedure
Throughout the experiment, our task will be to adjust the length of the comparison line so that
its main line segment matches the length of the standard line's main line segment . we will be
presented with three buttons, "increase," "decrease," and "next trial." During the trial, we will be
able to either lengthen or shorten the comparison line: clicking a mouse button will change the
length of the comparison line by one unit; holding the button down will change its length
continuously. When you think the comparison main line segment matches the standard main
line segment, press the "next trial" button to end the current trial and begin a new one.

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