Asked by Hector Feliciano on Jun 13, 2024
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Which visual illusion accounts for the fact that the corner of a building thrust toward the viewer looks shorter than an inside corner thrust away from the viewer
A) Ponzo illusion
B) illusion of relative size
C) Müller-Lyer illusion
D) horizontal-vertical illusion
Ponzo Illusion
A visual illusion where two lines of the same length appear different in length due to converging parallel lines.
Müller-Lyer Illusion
A visual illusion in which two lines of the same length appear to be of different lengths due to the placement of arrow-like figures at the ends.
Horizontal-Vertical Illusion
A visual illusion where the perception of length is distorted; horizontal segments appear longer than vertical ones of the same length.
- Illuminate the ways in which visual illusions influence our perceptional interpretation.
Verified Answer
NK
nadia kamalJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Müller-Lyer illusion is characterized by the perception that two lines of equal length appear to be different lengths due to the context in which they are presented. In the case of the corners of a building, the corner thrust towards the viewer appears shorter due to the presence of angled lines that suggest a different depth perception than the inside corner thrust away from the viewer. This illusion may be further accentuated by the presence of other lines or objects in the visual field.
Learning Objectives
- Illuminate the ways in which visual illusions influence our perceptional interpretation.