How does the phenomenon of apparent movement work?
A. The perceptual system creates the perception of movement from stationary images.
B. The perceptual system detects stationary images more slowly than motion is perceived.
C. The retina sends overlapping electrical signals to the brain when motion is perceived.
D. The perceptual system slows when flashing objects are introduced.
Answer: A
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