As you drive down the highway a child in the back seat asks why the tall buildings downtown are moving so slowly when the roadside is moving so quickly. Because you have read your psychology text, you are able to answer her question by responding that this is an example of:
A)linear perspective.
B)relative size.
C)aerial perspective.
D)motion parallax.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The phenomenon described in the question is motion parallax, which is the apparent movement of objects in the foreground compared to those in the background, caused by the relative motion of the observer. This occurs because objects that are closer to the observer appear to move faster than those that are farther away.

As You Drive Down the Highway a Child in the Back