Visual Illusions

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1) Did knowing that you are susceptible to the Muller-Lyer illusion help you

    overcome the effect on your second trial? Why or why not?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

2) Did knowing the cause of the Ponzo illusion help you overcome the effect

    on your second trial? Why or why not?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

3) Considering the explanation for the Horiztontal-Vertical illusion given in the

    module, would you expect this illusion to be affected by culture? Why or why not?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

4) Suggest an explanation for the Poggendorf illusion other than the one given in the module.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

5) Which of the illusions seemed the most powerful to you?