Susceptibility to the Mueller-Lyer Illusion as a Function of Conflicts in Self Concept and the Characteristics of the Stimulus

• Main Author: Khan, Ehsan Ullah, 1933-
• Other Authors: Kennelly, Kevin J.
• Format: Others
• Language: English
• Published: North Texas State University 1969
• Subjects: self-concept; perception; Mueller-Lyer figure; Self-perception.; Visual perception > Psychological aspects.; Optical illusions > Psychological aspects.
• Online Access: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc164306/

While various studies have related susceptibility to the Mueller-Lyer illusion to mental health, to developmental maturity, and to self-differentiation, there have been no studies in which susceptibility to the illusion has been related to a wide spectrum of self-concept dimensions. It is one of the purposes of the present study to analyze susceptibility to the Mueller-Lyer illusion as a function of errors in self-perception. To the extent that an individual suffers conflicts with regard to his self-concept, in any of its significant dimensions, it is expected that he will suffer a greater susceptibility to the illusion.