The autokinetic effect is the tendency __________.
A) for a stationary object viewed against a dark background to look as if it is moving
B) to perceive that a moving light viewed against a dark background is stationary
C) for a stationary object viewed against a dark background to appear closer than it actually is
D) to perceive that a stationary object viewed against a dark background is farther away than it actually is

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The autokinetic effect is the perceived movement of a stationary object viewed against a dark background. So, the correct option is (A) for a stationary object viewed against a dark background to look as if it is moving.

The Autokinetic Effect Is the Tendency __________