Practice mode Psychology

A stationary point of light seen in an otherwise completely dark room appears to move. What is this an example of?

Correct answer B. The autokinetic effect

Explanation

The autokinetic effect occurs because, with no visual frame of reference, small involuntary eye movements make a fixed point of light appear to drift.

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