The pattern of movement on our retina is called the:
A) movement aftereffect
B) phi phenomenon
C) self-motion illusion
D) optic flow field

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The pattern of movement on our retina is referred to as optic flow, and the entire visual field's flow pattern is called the optic flow field. Therefore, option D, "optic flow field," is the best answer. The movement aftereffect is a perceptual illusion where a stationary item looks like it's moving after watching a moving stimulus, option A is incorrect. The phi phenomenon is a perceptual illusion where a series of still images presented at the right speed can create an illusion of motion, option B is incorrect. The self-motion illusion is a perceptual illusion where the perception of self-motion is created despite remaining stationary, option C is incorrect.

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