In the Müller-Lyer Visual Illusion,a Line with Two Open-Angle Ends

question 71

Multiple Choice

In the Müller-Lyer visual illusion,a line with two open-angle ends appears longer than a line with two closed-angle arrowhead ends,even though the lines are in fact the same length.This illusion is more common in cultures where:

• A)carpentry is prominent,due to the prevalence of right angles.
• B)people are highly mobile,due to exposure to differing environments.
• C)there are many deserts,due to the frequency of rounded lines.
• D)archery is a common mode of hunting and defense,due to the prevalence of arrowheads.

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