Category Archives: Cognitive Psychology

Articles on the acquisition, processing, and storing of information, and the exploration of internal mental states

Giant Snail Illusion

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What do you do when you see a giant snail attacking a defenseless woman? Simply move to another angle! Scroll down to see how this amazing 3D chalk drawing was designed in order to manipulate our visual perception. Continue reading

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What is Déjà Vu? (Video)

Michael Stevens looks at possible causes for deja vu and suggests that it might be due to a disconnect between the different parts of our brain which are simultaneously processing information consciously and unconsciously. Michael also explains other quirky phenomena such as presque vu, jamais vu and the hypnagogic jerk.

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The Hidden Chairs Illusion

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“The Hidden Shaker is inspired by the austere furniture of the Shaker religious movement.”

Do you notice anything peculiar about the 3 chairs on this page? After you’ve given it a think, click to page 2 for the solutions!

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