The Illusion of the Ames Room Works Because

question 62

Multiple Choice

The illusion of the Ames room works because

• A)size is computed from an incorrect estimate of distance.
• B)distance is inferred from an incorrect assumption about size.
• C)conflicting occlusion cues make a depth determination ambiguous.
• D)the conflict between texture gradient and convergence cues is incorrectly resolved.

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