What can be concluded from the cultural research on the Müller-Lyer illusion?
a) Experiencing illusions is innate; humans are born with the ability to be fooled by our perceptions.
b) The experience of this illusion depends on the age and ethnicity of the individuals studied.
c) Those who live in rectangular homes and buildings experienced the illusion more readily than those who live in round houses and buildings.
d) Cultural experience played no role in being able or not being able to experience the illusion.
Answer: c
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