ERIC Number: EJ364061
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1988
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The Amateur Scientist.
Walker, Jearl
Scientific American, v258 n1 p96-99 Jan 1988
Describes subjective-contour illusions and gives explanations for perception of shape and brightness in these figures. Supports cognitive mechanisms rather than psychological mechanisms. Gives examples of subjective-contour illusions and summarizes explanations of other psychologists with regard to this topic. (CW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Deception, Perception, Psychology, Scientific Research, Sensory Experience, Vision, Visual Perception
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research
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Audience: Practitioners; Researchers
Language: English
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