An American ophthalmologist designed a lopsided space so that it appears square when viewed from a certain angle, thereby, creating the illusion of a person growing in size as they move from one side of the space to the other. This lopsided space is called
A)the Ames room.
B)the Barnum effect.
C)the Charles Bonnet effect.
D)Fraser's spiral.

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The Ames room is an optical illusion designed by American ophthalmologist Adelbert Ames, Jr. in 1946. It is constructed in a distorted manner to appear square from a specific viewpoint, creating the illusion of significant size change as a person moves across the room.

An American Ophthalmologist Designed a Lopsided Space So That It