How We See Area and Why It Matters

A large and growing literature examines how we see the visual quantities of number, area, and density. The literature rests on an untested assumption: that our perception of area is veridical. Here, we discuss a systematic distortion of perceived area and its implications for quantity perception more broadly.

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The literature examines visual quantities of number, area, and density, questioning the assumption that our perception of area is accurate. The discussion highlights the systematic distortion of perceived area and its implications for quantity perception.