THE ROLE OF PAST EXPERIENCE IN APPARENT MOVEMENT: A REVALUATION

An attempt is made to provide a theoretical framework within which data concerning effect of stimulus connotations on perceived movement might be evaluated. Jones's & Bruner's (1954) results, and those of our own study, have been examined in this context. In both cases, it was possible...

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Published in:The British journal of psychology 1956-08, Vol.47 (3), p.195-207
Main Authors: TOCH, HANS H., ITTELSON, WILLIAM H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Humans
Movement
Old Medline
Vision, Ocular
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Summary:An attempt is made to provide a theoretical framework within which data concerning effect of stimulus connotations on perceived movement might be evaluated. Jones's & Bruner's (1954) results, and those of our own study, have been examined in this context. In both cases, it was possible to demonstrate that loading through meaning, to be effective, had to be compatible with generalized past experiences with movement, or (from a structuralist viewpoint) with physiological mechanisms underlying movement perception. Jones's & Bruner's failure to obtain satisfactory positive results could thus be regarded as due to their underestimation of determinants underlying stroboscopie movement as such. Similarly, successful loading with an adaptation of von Schiller's paradigm could be anticipated, given fact that equipotential movement alternatives were provided. extent of phenomenal results of loading through connotation was assumed to provide a measure of influence of relevant past experiences.
ISSN:0007-1269
2044-8295
DOI:10.1111/j.2044-8295.1956.tb00582.x