Observers of Walking Figures See Men Advancing, Women in Retreat


	Observers of Walking Figures See Men Advancing, Women in Retreat

chestnut501

7-3-2009 5:29 AM

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science, neuroscience, recognition, identity, gender, appearance, brain, perception, sight

chestnut501 says:

When viewing figures walking, a curious illusion appears. People perceive male strollers as moving toward them, whereas the female walkers appear to be moving away, regardless of the figure's actual direction.

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7-4-2009 12:59 PM

Richclips777

Check out that caboose!

7-4-2009 4:19 PM

chestnut501

That's it! That's why!!

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