Binocular rivalry occurs when a subject is shown two different pictures, one to each eye, and the subject reports seeing __________.

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Binocular rivalry occurs when two different stimuli are presented to each eye simultaneously, and the brain is unable to merge the conflicting information into a single percept. Instead, the brain alternates between the two images, with each image dominating the perceptual experience for a period of time before being replaced by the other image. Thus, the subject reports seeing both images, which appear to flip-flop back and forth.

Binocular Rivalry Occurs When a Subject Is Shown Two Different