The Autokinetic Effect Is the Tendency __________

question 305

Multiple Choice

The autokinetic effect is the tendency __________.

• A) for a stationary object viewed against a dark background to look as if it is moving
• B) to perceive that a moving light viewed against a dark background is stationary
• C) for a stationary object viewed against a dark background to appear closer than it actually is
• D) to perceive that a stationary object viewed against a dark background is farther away than it actually is

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