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:

Reactance Response

A psychological reaction that occurs when people feel their freedom to choose or act is threatened, leading them to resist the influence or change.

Foot-in-the Door Technique

A persuasion strategy where a small request is made first in order to increase the likelihood of compliance with a larger request later.

Large Request

A significant or considerable demand or appeal made by one party to another.

Lowball Technique

A persuasion strategy where an initially favorable offer is made, only to have the terms change unfavorably once initial commitment is secured.