The Müller-Lyer Illusion Is

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Multiple Choice

The Müller-Lyer illusion is

• A) based upon experience with the edges and corners of rooms and buildings.
• B) based solely on figure-ground relationships.
• C) experienced similarly in all cultures.
• D) only present with arrows and lines less that one foot in length.

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