Changes induced in orientation were examined under conditions of a dot or full-line version of a stimulus consisting of a test and inducing line. 44 subjects visually extended the test line to the surrounding circle on 11 trials and indicated their response by a mark on the circle. Magnitude of illusion was reduced by 54% for the dot version compared with the full-line form, but both produced an illusion significantly greater than zero. A significant practice effect was obtained with full lines but not with the dot form. Results are discussed in terms of lateral inhibition theory and related research.
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