Mind & PerceptionMultisensory Perception
The McGurk Effect
What you see changes what you hear
You hear with your ears, obviously. So how can a silent face change a sound you were sure you heard?
You'll find out
- How a dubbing mistake found an illusion
- Why your brain settles on a third sound
- Why some people never fall for it
Why it matters
Your eyes help you hear all day. Knowing how explains misheard lyrics and why you watch lips in a noisy room.
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