In the Context of the Moon Illusion, How Does the Size-Distance

question 31

Multiple Choice

In the context of the moon illusion, how does the size-distance relation affect our perception of the moon?

• A) It leads us to perceive the moon near the horizon as larger.
• B) It leads us to perceive the moon as greater in size well above the horizon than it is near the horizon.
• C) It leads us to perceive the moon as being at the height of the clouds, thereby appearing closer when it is near the horizon.
• D) It leads us to perceive the moon as actually being farther away from the earth when it is in the zenith position than when it is on the horizon.

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