Practice mode Psychology

The Ponzo illusion shows that people judge an object’s size according to its perceived what?

Correct answer A. Distance

Explanation

In the Ponzo illusion, converging lines suggest depth, so the upper bar seems further away. Because the brain scales size by apparent distance, that identical bar looks longer.

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