Nonexistent but perceptually real edges perceived as a result of edge completion are referred to as:
A) object variety.
B) variable views.
C) image clutter.
D) illusory contours.

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Illusory contours are perceived edges without a physical basis in the actual visual stimulus. They occur due to the brain's interpretation processes, filling in gaps where it predicts edges should exist, even though these edges are not directly visible.

Nonexistent but Perceptually Real Edges Perceived as a Result of Edge