ANCHORING LINES AND THE MUELLER-LYER ILLUSION.

Abstract

Using the method of pair comparisons, subjects judged 12 stimulus configurations comprised of horizontal Mueller-Lyer (M-L) figures bordered above and below by shorter or longer anchoring lines. From the pooling model of adaptation-level theory, it was predicted that perceived length of the M-L figures would be assimilated toward anchor length. Results confirmed the prediction. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0712981

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  • Lloyd L. Avant
  • Mike Kent

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  • Human Engineering Laboratory

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  • Psychology

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