The Müller-Lyer Illusion

Gordon Redding: Author

MODULE DESCRIPTION Much can be learned about the human visual system when we explore the ways in which our brain fails to accurately interpret certain kinds of visual scenes in the world. The Müller-Lyer Illusion is one of the most famous such cases. Then learn about one interesting theory that seeks to explain why we are susceptible to such illusions. Finally, consider the extent to which you believe that the experimental data derived from the experiment confirms the truth of the theory previously advanced.

MODULE COMPONENTS:

Explore the ways our visual system responds to the famous Müeller-Lyer illusion and competing theories for why that is.

Introduction to Visual Illusions

Analysis of Müeller-Lyer Experiment

Results of Müeller-Lyer Experiment

Other Theories

Funding:
This module was supported by National Science Foundation Grants #9981217 and #0127561.