Consider common illusions such as those found on the websites listed here:
Wikipedia List of Illusions
Scientific American Illusions
Optical Illusions and Visual Phenomena
Akiyoshi's Illusion Pages
Pick an illusion that stands out to you, then use the illusion to respond to the following questions. Use your understanding of sensation and perception to support and enhance your response.
1.Describe the illusion. What is it called? What do you find interesting about it? How does it connect to sensation and perception?
2.How does the illusion work? Does it rely on context or perceptual tricks?
3.explain whether you think the illusion would show cultural effects? Why or why not? Would you say it's a learned illusion? How is it influenced by context? There's no right answer here!
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