Visual integration of spatially separated stimuli was studied in a modified Müller-Lyer illusional pattern by varying the distance between the shaft and the contextual lines. Using the method of constant stimuli, the data from 265 participants indicated a significant inverted-U trend which is contrary to previously reported findings.
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