PSY 357 Outdoor Illusion Research
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECT
Faculty:
Larry Cormack, Ph.D.
Contact:
Russell Jackson russelljackson@mail.utexas.edu
Description:
The vertical-horizontal illusion (VHI) has been noted at least as early as ancient Egypt. The VHI is the tendency to view vertical lines as longer than horizontal lines of equal true length. Even though we've known about it for millenia, there is still no clear answer as to why it occurs--which is the focus of my research. I investigate vision in outdoor environments from a theory of how evolution may have shaped human perception.
Qualifications:
I have a brief application for interested students once I get the chance to let them know more about the research in person. Please contact me if you are at all interested in research.
Duties:
Must run participants and be completely reliable and responsible. You will spend time outdoors with participants and indoors with data processing. You will set your own hours within a flexible schedule.
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