The moon ate horizon took bigger than at the zenith because the perceived distance at the horizon greater than at the zenith. it supports the: ____________?
Correct answer: C. Distance principal
- A. Cue theory
- B. Constancy principal
- C. Distance principal
- D. Gestalt principal
Explanation
The moon appears larger near the horizon because it is perceived as farther away, while its retinal image remains nearly the same size; this is the distance principle or apparent-distance explanation of the moon illusion. The effect is related to size constancy, but the stated explanation specifically points to distance.
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