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

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The Müller-Lyer illusion is known to differ across cultures, indicating that cultural background can strongly influence the perception of the illusion. Research has shown that individuals from Western cultures, which emphasize linear perspective, perceive the illusion more strongly than individuals from non-Western cultures, indicating that perception of the illusion is culturally learned. Age, gender, and level of intellect do not appear to have as significant an impact on the perception of the Müller-Lyer illusion.

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