12 aphasic and 12 normal adults were tested on an adjustable Mueller-Lyer Illusion and a comparison Line-match Test. While the aphasic Ss showed more illusory effect, there were no statistically significant differences between groups. The effects of starting position and side of presentation were significant. Some implications of these findings are discussed.
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