Visual Illusions
This topic delves into visual illusions and how they trick the brain. Students will analyse examples such as the Müller-Lyer and Ponzo illusions to understand perceptual errors.
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This topic delves into visual illusions and how they trick the brain. Students will analyse examples such as the Müller-Lyer and Ponzo illusions to understand perceptual errors.
Key Questions
- Why do visual illusions occur?
- What can illusions tell us about normal perception?
- How do cultural factors influence perception?
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