Lifting movements in the size-weight illusion

Christopher M. Davis, William Roberts

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Abstract

The occurrence of the size-weight illusion is related to the manner in which-objects are lifted. When the SWI occurs, the larger of two objects of equal objective weight is usually lifted with greater acceleration, deceleration, and maximum velocity than the smaller one, but to approximately the same height. These differences are not present when the cans feel equally heavy. The relationship of lifting movements to judgments is consistent with the known behavior of proprioceptors which provide sensory input about muscular and movement events. © 1976 Psychonomic Society, Inc.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)33-36
Number of pages4
JournalPerception & Psychophysics
Volume20
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 1976
Externally publishedYes

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ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Psychology
  • Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

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