Shepard and Metzler found that the reaction time for solving mental rotation tasks ________ as the difference in orientation ________ from zero to 180 degrees.

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Shepard and Metzler found that the reaction time for solving mental rotation tasks increased as the difference in orientation increased from zero to 180 degrees. This means that as the degree of rotation increased, it took participants longer to mentally rotate the image and make a determination about whether the shapes were the same or different.

Shepard and Metzler Found That the Reaction Time for Solving