The Müller-Lyer illusion is influenced greatly by one's
A) age.
B) gender.
C) level of intellect.
D) culture.

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The Müller-Lyer illusion is known to be influenced by cultural factors, specifically Western individuals tend to be more susceptible to the illusion than individuals from non-Western cultures. Studies have found that individuals from cultures with less exposure to carpentered environments show less of a susceptibility to the illusion, supporting the cultural influence on perception. Age, gender, and level of intellect do not have a significant impact on susceptibility to the illusion.

The Müller-Lyer Illusion Is Influenced Greatly by One's