If we could stop our eyes from moving as we stared at a stationary object,the object would probably
A) vanish from sight.
B) become a masking stimulus.
C) appear more brilliantly colored.
D) appear to change colors.

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When we stare at a stationary object without allowing our eyes to move, the retinal cells responsible for detecting the object's image become fatigued and stop responding to the stimuli. As a result, the object gradually disappears from sight (a phenomenon known as the Troxler effect).

If We Could Stop Our Eyes from Moving as We