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McGurk Effect in AP Psychology

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Verified for the 2027 exam•Fiveable Content Team

Definition

The McGurk effect is a perceptual phenomenon that demonstrates an interaction between hearing and vision in speech perception. It suggests that what we see can influence what we hear.

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