geometric illusion

any misinterpretation by the visual system of a figure made of straight or curved lines. Examples of such illusions are the Müller-Lyer illusion and the Zöllner illusion.

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March 16th 2025

variations of aging

individual differences in the effects of aging caused either by intrinsic factors (e.g., disease, genetics) or by extrinsic factors (e.g., lifestyle, environment, culture).