The horizon Moon appears to shrink in size if it is viewed through a narrow tube that eliminates the perception of distance cues. The best illustrate the importance of:
Correct answer: A. Context effects
- A. Context effects
- B. Relative clarity
- C. Perceptual adaptation
- D. Visual capture
Explanation
Removing distance cues with a narrow tube changes the surrounding visual context and reduces the horizon moon illusion. This shows that perception depends on context effects, not only on the moon's retinal image.
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