Mind Illusions

Which brain area is most associated with resolving visual illusions?

Amygdala Hippocampus Occipital lobe Brainstem None

What does the "hollow mask illusion" demonstrate about human perception?

We cannot recognize inverted images Light perception overrides shape Our brain prefers faces to be convex Motion dominates stillness None

What phenomenon describes hearing a different word when watching mismatched lip movements and audio?

The Stroop Effect Pareidolia The McGurk Effect Change Blindness None

Which illusion makes identical colors appear different depending on the background?

Shepard’s tables Necker cube Simultaneous contrast illusion Ponzo illusion None

What does the Ames Room illusion distort?

Peripheral motion Color constancy Perception of size and distance Memory recall None

What is the Müller-Lyer illusion primarily caused by?

Misinterpretation of depth and perspective Motion aftereffect Retinal fatigue Lack of visual context None

What is change blindness?

Seeing motion where there is none Failure to notice major changes in a visual scene Losing focus in peripheral vision Confusing foreground and background None

Why do optical illusions like the checker shadow illusion work?

Context alters perceived brightness Light reflects in 3D patterns Retina adapts to color instantly The eye focuses on moving shadows None

In the Stroop Test, what makes it hard to name the color of a word?

Auditory distraction Color blindness Cognitive interference from reading the word Lateral inhibition None

Why is pareidolia evolutionarily useful?

Improves hearing precision Increases light sensitivity Assists in depth calculation Helps humans detect faces and threats quickly None

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