When you stop at a railroad crossing at night, instead of correctly perceiving two red lights that flash alternately you may perceive a single red light that moves back and forth from left to right. This is an example of ________
a. stroboscopic motion
b. the autokinetic illusion
c. the phi phenomenon
d. the Muller-Lyer illusion
Answer: c
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a. the severe stress to which Russians are exposed b. extreme weather conditions c. a high rate of smoking d. large consumption of fatty foods
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a) application of leaches. b) herbal remedies. c) prayer and chants by faith healers. d) care in choosing food and drink.
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A) intuiting introvert B) thinking extrovert C) sensing extrovert D) thinking introvert