AP Psychologymediummcq1 pt
The Müller-Lyer illusion shows that
A.context and experience distort length judgments
B.lines are actually different lengths
C.color affects size
D.hearing influences vision
Explanation
Core Concept
Arrowheads make identical lines look different lengths — perception is constructed from cues, not a direct readout of reality.
Correct Answer
Acontext and experience distort length judgments
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