Look carefully at the grey squares labeled A and B. Which square do you think is darker? After you make your decision, check page 2 below for the correct answer.
Edward Adelson’s Checkered Illusion
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In this lecture we discuss the definition of psychology, the goals of psychology as well as a few of the various branches/subfields of the science. Psychology’s rich history is also covered in lecture 1, with emphasis placed on the different psychological schools of thought and special mention to some of the individuals who contributed most significantly to the development of psychology as a respected science today. Continue reading
