The fact that the corner of a building thrust toward the viewer looks shorter than an inside corner thrust away from the viewer can be accounted for by the:
Correct answer: A. Muller-Lyer illusion
- A. Muller-Lyer illusion
- B. horizontal-vertical illusion
- C. illusion of convergence
- D. Ponzo illusion
Explanation
The Müller-Lyer illusion occurs when inward- and outward-pointing angles make equal lengths appear different, much like the corners of a building. The corner projecting toward the viewer is therefore perceived as shorter.
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