Jamie is sitting in a parked train next to a window. Suddenly, another train goes whisking past the train Jamie is on. Even though Jamie's train is still parked, Jamie reacts as if it is moving. This is an example of __________
A) real motion.
B) apparent motion.
C) interposition.
D) motion graduation.

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Jamie's perception of motion is not based on actual movement of the train, but rather on the relative movement of the surrounding environment. This phenomenon is called apparent motion.

Jamie Is Sitting in a Parked Train Next to a Window