Why Do the Two Lines in the Müller-Lyer Illusion Appear

question 14

Multiple Choice

Why do the two lines in the Müller-Lyer illusion appear to be of different lengths even though they are the same length?

• A)Due to the principles of perceptual organization.
• B)Due to the principles of the perception of motion.
• C)Due to the principles of color consistencies.
• D)Due to the principles of depth consistencies.

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