Pierre-Pascal Forster
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View article: The illusory perception of occluded space as empty depends on the occluded area
The illusory perception of occluded space as empty depends on the occluded area Open
Some occluders evoke the compelling impression that the space behind them is empty. Stage magicians use this illusion of absence to produce objects out of thin air. The generic view principle predicts that the illusion of absence should in…
View article: The illusory perception of occluded space as empty depends on the occluded area
The illusory perception of occluded space as empty depends on the occluded area Open
Some occluders evoke the compelling impression that the space behind them is empty. This illusion of absence can be used by stage magicians to produce objects out of thin air. The generic view principle predicts that the illusion of absenc…
View article: People Separate Allocentric and Egocentric Cues to Judge Orientation of their Surroundings and the Self
People Separate Allocentric and Egocentric Cues to Judge Orientation of their Surroundings and the Self Open
Studies on spatial perception demonstrated that humans use both allocentric and egocentric reference frames to make judgements about the positions of the landmarks in their surrounding (e.g., objects in a room). However, how these referenc…
View article: Egocentric cues influence the spatial memory of landmark configurations for memory-guided actions
Egocentric cues influence the spatial memory of landmark configurations for memory-guided actions Open
Allocentric and egocentric reference frames are used to determine the spatial position of action targets in reference to objects in the environment, i.e., landmarks (allocentric), or the observer (egocentric). Previous research investigate…
View article: The role of expectations in embodiment and presence
The role of expectations in embodiment and presence Open
Virtual reality (VR) became an influential tool in vision science. One challenge is to create virtual environments that are experienced as realistic. This depends on two key factors: The experience of oneself as spatially belonging to the …
View article: Demand characteristics challenge effects in embodiment and presence
Demand characteristics challenge effects in embodiment and presence Open
View article: Why we Should Rethink Our Approach to Embodiment and Presence
Why we Should Rethink Our Approach to Embodiment and Presence Open
When interacting with objects in the environment, it feels natural to have a body which moves in accordance to our intentions. Virtual reality (VR) provides a tool to present users with an alternative virtual body and environment. In VR, h…