Science February 1963 PMID 13987678

Cultural differences in the perception of geometric illusions.

M H SEGALL, D T CAMPBELL, M J HERSKOVITS

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Discussions reflect a genuine interest in the research's exploration of how cultural and ecological factors influence the perception of geometric illusions, with comments praising it as a highly relevant topic. The tone indicates appreciation for the article's depth, correlating the study's insights with broader questions in psychology, demonstrated by phrases like 'complex human perception' and 'important cross-cultural implications.'

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Abstract in brief

  • The study examines how people from 15 different societies perceive geometric optical illusions, revealing significant differences among groups.
  • These differences are of two main types, indicating varied levels of susceptibility to the illusions across cultures.
  • The findings suggest that cultural and ecological factors in the visual environment influence people's perceptual inference and interpretation of such illusions.]

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@N0nServ1am Ενδεικτικά θα αναφέρω ένα από αυτά με τίτλο "Cultural Differences in the Perception of Geometric Illusions, M. Segall, D. Campbell, M. Herskovits 1963 Psychology Science"Είναι πραγματικά ενα πολύ ενδιαφέρον θέμα που καταδεικνύει την πολυπλοκότητα του ανθρωπίνου εγκεφάλου.

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Dimosthenis Zografos
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@N0nServ1am Ενδεικτικά θα αναφέρω ένα από αυτά με τίτλο "Cultural Differences in the Perception of Geometric Illusions, M. Segall, D. Campbell, M. Herskovits 1963 Psychology Science"Είναι πραγματικά ενα πολύ ενδιαφέρον θέμα που καταδεικνύει την πολυπλοκότητα του ανθρωπίνου εγκεφάλου.

Mar 27, 2023 · 1 like · 11 followers View post →
Cultural Differences in the Perception of Geometric Illusions | Science
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Science. 22 Feb 1963. Vol 139, Issue 3556. pp. 769-771. DOI: 10.1126/science.139.3556.769 · PREVIOUS ARTICLE. Somatic Instability Caused by a Cysteine-Sensitive ...

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10.1126/science.7434008 Stobbe, N., Westphal-Fitch, G., Aust, U., & Fitch ... 139.3556.769. 180. Comparative Visual Illusions. Segall, M. H., Campbell ...

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