The illusion of the Ames room works because:
A) size is computed from an incorrect estimate of distance
B) distance is inferred from an incorrect assumption about size
C) the conflicting distance cues make a depth determination ambiguous
D) the conflict between size and distance cues is incorrectly resolved

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The Ames room illusion works because the room is constructed in a way that distorts perspective, leading the brain to compute size based on an incorrect estimate of distance.

The Illusion of the Ames Room Works Because