Knowing about the effects of the perceived distance of objects on their perceived size helps us to understand
A) the Moon illusion.
B) blindsight.
C) shape constancy.
D) relative luminance.

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The Moon illusion refers to the perception that the moon appears larger when it is on the horizon than when it is high in the sky. One explanation for this illusion is that the perceived distance of the moon is greater when it is on the horizon, which makes it appear larger according to the size-distance relationship.

Knowing About the Effects of the Perceived Distance of Objects