The illusion based on the concept that most people live in a world with lots of buildings and corners is the __________
A) moon illusion.
B) Poggendorf illusion.
C) Ponzo illusion.
D) Müller-Lyer illusion.

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The Müller-Lyer illusion is based on the concept that most people live in a world with lots of buildings and corners, which influences their perception of lines and angles. This illusion involves lines with arrow-like tails at their ends, which cause the viewer to perceive one line as longer than the other, even though they are the same length. This is thought to be due to the brain's interpretation of the 3D cues from the 2D image, influenced by our everyday environment filled with corners and edges.

The Illusion Based on the Concept That Most People Live