Sarah is a pianist who reports that she sees musical tones as colors. This is one example of ____________
A) binocular cues
B) the Ganzfield technique
C) the Ponzo illusion
D) synesthesia
Answer: D
Rationale: Synesthesia is a rare condition which results in blended sensory experiences. People with synesthesia might hear colors or feel sounds. For the rare individuals who experience this, even letters or numbers may have a color associated with them.
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