The tinkerbell effect: motion perception and illusion

Author: Durgin F.1

Source: Journal of Consciousness Studies, Volume 9, Numbers 5-6, 2002 , pp. 88-101(14)

Publisher: Imprint Academic

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Abstract:

A new motion illusion is discussed in relation to the idea of vision as a Grand Illusion. An experiment shows that this 'Tinkerbell effect' is a good example of a visual illusion supported by low-level stimulus information, but resulting from integration principles probably necessary for normal perception.

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: Dept of Psychology, Swarthmore College, 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore PA 19081. Email: fdurgin1@swarthmore.edu

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