Which of these explains many optical illusions?
A)People find it easier to move their eyes vertically than horizontally.
B)People misjudge distances and therefore misjudge sizes.
C)The cornea and lens distort the shape of certain images.
D)The brain has more vertical feature detectors than horizontal feature detectors.

Question

Which of these explains many optical illusions?​
A)People find it easier to move their eyes vertically than horizontally.
B)​People misjudge distances and therefore misjudge sizes.
C)​The cornea and lens distort the shape of certain images.
D)​The brain has more vertical feature detectors than horizontal feature detectors.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Optical illusions often occur because people misjudge distances, which in turn leads them to misjudge sizes. This misinterpretation by the brain can make objects appear larger, smaller, closer, or farther away than they really are, leading to the illusion.

Which of These Explains Many Optical Illusions?​

Which of These Explains Many Optical Illusions?