In the Müller-Lyer illusion, the smaller lines that split off from the main line create the illusion that the main line is longer or shorter. The explanations for this illusion are that ______.

A. it is the result of accurately applied size constancy
B. we mistakenly see size differences when the size is actually the same
C. it is the result of an illusion based on the relation of size and depth
D. the visual system wants to keep objects of different size looking the same size


Answer :
B. we mistakenly see size differences when the size is actually the same
C. it is the result of an illusion based on the relation of size and depth

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