Which of the following is true regarding optical illusions?
A)
The Muller-Lyer effect arises from a misuse of the shape constancy, and depth is misinterpreted.
B)
The horizontal lines in the Muller-Lyer effect project different images on the retina, but the right angles make them appear identical.
C)
The Ponzo illusion arises from a misuse of convergence, such that objects that appear far away should be smaller than objects up close.
D)
The Ames room arises from a misuse of the size constancy, such that two objects of differing sizes appear to be the same size.
Answer: C