The Moon Illusion Refers to Our Tendency to Perceive the Moon

question 80

Multiple Choice

The Moon illusion refers to our tendency to perceive the Moon as unusually

• A) large when it is near the horizon.
• B) large when it is high in the sky.
• C) bright when it is near the horizon.
• D) bright when it is high in the sky.

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Definitions:

Emotional Experiences

The personal and subjective feelings that arise in response to stimuli, often involving physiological reactions and cognitive evaluations.

Self-Judgments

Evaluations or assessments that individuals make about themselves, their abilities, and their qualities.

Extraversion

A personality trait marked by sociability, liveliness, and an energetic approach towards the external world.

Accurate Judgment

The ability to make predictions or assessments that are close to the actual facts or outcomes, often discussed in the context of social and personality psychology.