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Multiple specification of an object's size for picking it up.

Smeets, Jeroen B.J and Brenner, Eli (1996) Multiple specification of an object's size for picking it up. [Book Chapter]

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Abstract

Subjects were asked to pick up disks. The apparent size of the disks was manipulated by a visual illusion. Of the two aspects of the action which depend on the objects size, only one was affected by the illusion. We conclude that different aspects of an action are controlled independently, instead of being co-ordinated on the basis of one perceptual variable.

Item Type:Book Chapter
Keywords:human arm hand movements grasping lifting size weight illusion fingers force acceleration
Subjects:Neuroscience > Neurophysiology
Psychology > Perceptual Cognitive Psychology
Psychology > Psychophysics
ID Code:853
Deposited By: Smeets, Jeroen B.J.
Deposited On:12 May 2000
Last Modified:11 Mar 2011 08:54

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