You notice a red car and a white car parked next to each other in a parking lot. You perceive the red car as being closer to you because it blocks part of the image of the white car. This is an example of which perceptual cue?

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This is an example of the perceptual cue of overlap, where objects that are closer to us block part of the view of objects that are farther away. In this case, the red car is blocking part of the image of the white car, making it appear farther away.

You Notice a Red Car and a White Car Parked