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    Area of Science:

    • Perception
    • Human Factors
    • Visual Neuroscience

    Background:

    • The rod-and-frame effect (RFE) demonstrates how visual context influences perceived orientation.
    • Previous research primarily focused on static visual fields, leaving dynamic influences less understood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the impact of oscillating frames on the rod-and-frame effect (RFE).
    • To examine the role of apparent self-motion (vection) and surrounding contours in modulating the dynamic RFE.

    Main Methods:

    • Participants viewed an oscillating frame at frequencies from 0.013 to 0.213 Hz.
    • The rod-and-frame effect (RFE) was measured under oscillating and static conditions.
    • A surrounding contour was introduced to assess its interaction with frame oscillation and frequency.

    Main Results:

    • The dynamic RFE was significantly larger at low oscillation frequencies (0.013 Hz) compared to static conditions.
    • Apparent self-motion (vection) was reported at the highest frequency (0.213 Hz) and correlated with increased RFE.
    • A surrounding contour reduced the RFE at low frequencies and eliminated vection reports.

    Conclusions:

    • Frame oscillation significantly influences the RFE, particularly at low frequencies.
    • Vection and surrounding contours interact with dynamic visual stimuli to alter perceived orientation.
    • Understanding these dynamic effects is crucial for visual orientation research and applications.

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