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The Ponzo illusion illustrates that people judge the size of an object in terms of its perceived _______________?

Correct answer: C. distance

  • A. shape
  • B. height
  • C. distance
  • D. convergence

Explanation

In the Ponzo illusion, converging lines create depth cues like railway tracks, so the upper object is perceived as farther away and therefore larger. This shows that perceived size is judged partly in relation to perceived distance.

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