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    Global effects influence motion perception. Bistable apparent motion displays reveal that observers often perceive consistent motion across multiple stimuli, indicating field-like influences on visual perception.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Neuroscience
    • Vision Science

    Background:

    • The perception of motion is fundamental to visual processing.
    • Debate exists whether motion perception relies on local image analysis or global effects.
    • Bistable apparent motion displays offer a unique tool to investigate these mechanisms.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the role of global effects in apparent motion perception.
    • To investigate how perceptual ambiguity in motion is resolved.
    • To explore the influence of spatial induction on motion perception.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized bistable apparent-motion displays with two simultaneously flashed spots.
    • Presented multiple scattered bistable figures to assess simultaneous perception.

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  • Observed hysteresis effects in single-figure perception and motion axis retention after display relocation.

    • Main Results:

    • Simultaneous presentation of multiple bistable figures led to consistent perceived motion axes across stimuli.
    • Observers exhibited hysteresis, tending to maintain a perceived motion axis.
    • Relocated figures retained their previously perceived motion axis, demonstrating persistence.

    Conclusions:

    • Global, field-like effects play a significant role in resolving ambiguity in apparent motion perception.
    • Spatial induction effects in metastable motion displays are valuable for studying perceptual organization.
    • Findings suggest a top-down influence on motion perception beyond local image features.