Influence of visually perceived shape and brightness on perceived size, expected weight, and perceived weight of 3D objects.

In the size-weight illusion, when two objects of identical weight but different volume are lifted, the smaller object is typically perceived to weigh more than the larger object. A well-known explanation for this and other weight illusions is provided by the hypothesis that perceived weight results...

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Main Authors: Michele Vicovaro, Katia Ruta, Giulio Vidotto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0220149