Which of the Following Has Been Suggested as a Cause

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has been suggested as a cause for the Ponzo illusion?

• A) Linear perspective and height on the horizon cues tell the brain that the top line is closer than the bottom one.
• B) A person's dominant eye projects a longer line image on its retina than does the weaker eye on its retina.
• C) To maintain size constancy, the brain inflates our perception of the top line's length.
• D) It's a cultural perception phenomenon that occurs only in societies with receding straight-line objects, such as railroad tracks.

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Definitions:

Counterconditioning

A behavior therapy technique where an unwanted behavior or response is replaced with a more desirable one by associating the behavior with a positive action or feeling.

Conditioned Fear

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Furry

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Puzzle Boxes

A method used in animal learning experiments where an animal must solve a problem or manipulate mechanisms to escape or obtain a reward.