The Ames Distorted Room Is a Powerful Illusory Situation

question 44

Multiple Choice

The Ames distorted room is a powerful illusory situation.It works because

• A)of pictorial depth cues.
• B)most civilized cultures have limited experience with rectangular shapes.
• C)subjects can see only one of the two persons in the room at any one time.
• D)it capitalizes on perceptual habits.

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