The effect by which a small stationary light surrounded by darkness will be seen to move is called the:
A) Psychokinetic effect.
B) Spuriokinetic effect.
C) Psychotic effect.
D) Kinesthetic effect.
E) Autokinetic effect.

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The autokinetic effect is a perceptual phenomenon in which a stationary light appears to move in a dark environment. This is because there are no visual reference points to provide a frame of reference for the perception of movement.

The Effect by Which a Small Stationary Light Surrounded by Darkness