One subject partially blocks your view of a second object and, therefore, the first object is seen as being closer to you than the second object. This is an example of ________________?
Correct answer: C. interposition
- A. relative size
- B. good continuation
- C. interposition
- D. the Poggendroff illusion
Explanation
Interposition occurs when one object blocks part of another, making the blocking object appear closer and the partly hidden object farther away. It is a monocular depth cue based on overlap.
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