APS

29th APS Annual Convention · 2017

The Effect of Inhibition Mechanisms on Susceptibility to the Ponzo Illusion

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session · Cognitive

  • Hanna Bednarek
    University of Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Magdalena Przedniczek
    University of Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Justyna Olszewska
    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Abstract

In the current study potential mechanisms responsible for the occurrence of the Ponzo illusion were tested. It was revealed that a weak mechanism of distractor’s inhibition affects susceptibility to the Ponzo illusion. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

Perception

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