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As she gazed down from a bridge at the rapidly flowing river. Naila felt as though she were moving. Her experience best illustrates the phenomenon of:

Correct answer: C. Visual capture

  • A. Retinal disparity
  • B. The phi phenomenon
  • C. Visual capture
  • D. Location constancy

Explanation

Visual capture occurs when strong visual motion dominates other sensory information, making a stationary observer feel as if they are moving. The rapidly flowing river can therefore create an illusion of self-motion.

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