The Müller-Lyer illusion is
A)based upon experience with the edges and corners of rooms and buildings.
B)based solely on figure-ground relationships.
C)experienced similarly in all cultures.
D)only present with arrows and lines less than one foot in length.

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The Müller-Lyer illusion is thought to be based upon experience with the edges and corners of rooms and buildings, where the "arrow" configurations mimic the way corners and edges are perceived in three-dimensional space, leading to the misperception of line length.

The Müller-Lyer Illusion Is