Pinocchio illusion

English

Etymology

In reference to the literary character Pinocchio, whose nose grew when he told a lie.

Noun

Pinocchio illusion (plural Pinocchio illusions)

  1. (psychology) The illusion of proprioception that one's nose is growing longer.
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