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Cambridge IGCSE Psychology practice

What type of illusion is the Kanizsa triangle?

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Types of two-dimensional (2D) visual illusions:

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What type of illusion is the Kanizsa triangle?.

  1. A.Ambiguous figure
  2. B.Fiction
  3. C.Distortion
  4. D.Impossible figure

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Types of Visual Illusions

Visual illusions can be categorized into various types, including ambiguous figures, fictions, distortions, impossible figures, and relative size illusions. Each type demonstrates different aspects of how we perceive visual information.

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    Define Define what is meant by an ambiguous figure in the context of visual illusions.

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