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Klaus Landwehr1, Robin Baurès, Daniel Oberfeld

  • 1Psychologisches Institut, Universität Mainz, Mainz, Germany, landweh@uni-mainz.de.

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This study investigated time-to-arrival perception, finding that untrained observers struggle with accuracy. Performance varied significantly based on object size and speed differences, with apparent size heavily influencing judgments.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Perception Science
  • Human Factors

Background:

  • Todd (1981) reported a 50 ms difference threshold for discriminating arrival times of head-on approaching objects.
  • Subsequent studies reported higher thresholds, suggesting potential issues with Todd's original findings or methodology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To replicate Todd's (1981) experiment on time-to-arrival discrimination.
  • To investigate how modified stimuli and experimental conditions affect these thresholds.
  • To identify factors contributing to discrepancies in reported time-to-arrival difference thresholds.

Main Methods:

  • A complete replication of Todd's (1981) experiment was performed.
  • Stimuli and experimental parameters were modified, focusing on object size and speed differences.

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  • Untrained observers were exclusively used, contrasting with previous studies.

    • Main Results:

    • Some untrained participants achieved performance close to Todd's trained observers.
    • Most untrained participants exhibited significantly higher difference thresholds.
    • Performance was compromised by large differences in object sizes and speeds.
    • Response patterns indicated that relative apparent size was a primary driver of judgments.

    Conclusions:

    • Replication and modification of Todd's experiment highlight the variability in time-to-arrival discrimination.
    • Untrained observers' performance is sensitive to stimulus manipulations, particularly object size and speed disparities.
    • Relative apparent size appears to be a critical cue in judging simultaneous arrival times, potentially explaining previous discrepancies.