Shape, height and angular movement in stereokinesis

Cues affecting the apparent height (depth) of a stereokinetic 'core' were investigated by comparing heights for pairs of rotating figures. Apparent height was shown to be independent of the number of bands on the figure and of the geometric perspective by which it was drawn. On the other hand, apparent height was strongly dependent on eccentricity within the figure, with maximum apparent height being achieved at full eccentricity. The reason for the existence of such a definite maximum remains obscure.