Asked by Deepak Anwidh on Jun 26, 2024
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People experiencing the phi effect would likely report
A) seeing a light moving even though there is no moving light.
B) increased neural activity suggesting a conscious experience.
C) an inability to have a conscious experience.
D) having a conscious experience of two different patterns.
Phi Effect
A visual illusion where stationary objects are perceived to be moving due to rapid sequential light stimulation.
Neural Activity
The electrical and chemical processes in neurons responsible for the transmission of signals within the brain and nervous system.
Conscious Experience
The personal awareness or perception of thoughts, feelings, sensations, or the external environment.
- Explain and differentiate between ordinary phenomena associated with visual perception and awareness.
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Kayla FischerJul 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The phi effect is a phenomenon where people perceive a sequence of still images shown in rapid succession as a smooth, continuous motion, even though no actual motion exists in the images themselves. This is why people would report seeing a light moving even though there is no moving light.
Learning Objectives
- Explain and differentiate between ordinary phenomena associated with visual perception and awareness.