Asked by Monica Cervantes on Jun 30, 2024
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One explanation for many optical illusions is that people
A) ignore information that suggests three dimensions.
B) have more feature detectors sensitive to vertical lines than to horizontal lines.
C) misjudge sizes because they misjudged distances.
D) make more vertical eye movements than horizontal movements.
Misjudge Sizes
The incorrect estimation or perception of the actual size of an object, which can be due to cognitive biases or visual illusions.
Feature Detectors
Neurons in the brain that identify specific features of a stimulus, such as shape, angle, or movement.
Vertical Lines
Lines that run up and down and are perpendicular to the horizon.
- Examine the interaction among the distance of an object, the perception of its size, and the inaccuracies in visual estimation.
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MH
Marissa HodgesJul 07, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Optical illusions often occur because the brain misinterprets the size of objects due to incorrect assumptions about their distance. This misjudgment of size and distance can lead to the visual misperceptions characteristic of many optical illusions.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the interaction among the distance of an object, the perception of its size, and the inaccuracies in visual estimation.