Fröhlich effect
English
When a visual stimulus moves along a continuous trajectory, the initial position of this trajectory may be seen ahead of its veridical position with respect to an unpredictable event such as a punctuate flash.
Etymology
Described by Friedrich W. Fröhlich.
Noun
Fröhlich effect (plural Fröhlich effects)
- A visual illusion wherein the first position of a moving object entering a window is misperceived.