Perceived numerosity as a function of item size.
In a sample of 48 subjects, there was a significant inverse relation between item size and estimation of numerosity. This result was shown to be consistent with Gestalt theory. According to this approach, the components of good figures appear more numerous, and smaller items produce better figures.
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Rijksuniversiteit Utrecht, Vakgroep Psychonomie, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Nicholls
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005863:Gestalt Theory; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012858:Size Perception; D014796:Visual Perception