Length of the diagonal in a Necker cube drawing was shown to affect the rate of reversal in naive Ss under passive observing instructions. A similar trend was found with experienced Ss. Inclination of the diagonal did not affect rate but orientation did. It is concluded that effects of characteristics of the cube per se decrease with experience and, unless interest is in these variables, experienced Ss should be used in experiments with the Necker cube.
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