The apparent size of three-dimensional objects and their silhouettes: a solid-superiority effect.
A solid object looks larger than its outline or silhouette under many viewing conditions. This solid-superiority effect may result from the assimilation or confusion of visual contours within the projection of a three-dimensional object on the picture plane. An aspect of the Müller-Lyer illusion may also play a role.
Walker
J T
JT
Department of Psychology, University of Missouri-St Louis 63121.
Walker
M J
MJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001288:Attention; D003867:Depth Perception; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007088:Illusions; D008297:Male; D009903:Optical Illusions; D009949:Orientation; D010364:Pattern Recognition, Visual; D012858:Size Perception