Christopher is looking at a lighted sign on which a rapid succession of a row of lit bulbs appears as a "moving" arrow pointing toward a store. This visual effect is called ________.

A. apparent motion
B. optical movement
C. depth perception
D. moon illusion


Answer: A

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