A stationary point of light when viewed in an otherwise totally dark room appears to move. This is an example of ________________?
Correct answer: C. the autokinetic effect
- A. apparent motion
- B. induced motion
- C. the autokinetic effect
- D. binocular disparity
Explanation
The autokinetic effect is the illusory movement of a stationary light seen in an otherwise dark environment. It occurs because the visual system lacks surrounding reference points for judging the light's position.
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