A Major Assumption of the Apparent-Distance Theory of the Moon

question 23

Multiple Choice

 A major assumption of the apparent-distance theory of the moon illusion is that the sky overhead _____.

• A) appears to be further away than the horizon because of the lack of the depth cue of atmospheric perspective
• B) appears to be further away than the horizon because of the depth cue of stereopsis
• C) appears to be closer than the horizon because of the lack of depth cues
• D) appears to be closer than the horizon because of the depth cue of accommodation

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