Freyd (1983) presented two pictures sequentially that implied motion, such as a person jumping off a low wall. In the "same" condition, the second picture was identical to the first; in the "time-forward" condition, the second picture was the jumper closer to the ground; and in the "time-backward condition, the jumper was further from the ground. The observer's task was to respond whether or not the two pictures were the "same" or "different." The response time was longest for _____.
A) the "same" condition
B) the "time-forward" condition
C) the "time-backward" condition
D) both the "same" and "time-backward" conditions

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The response time was longest for the "time-forward" condition because the second picture in this condition had the most visual change and therefore required more processing time to determine if the two pictures were the same or different.

Freyd (1983) Presented Two Pictures Sequentially That Implied Motion, Such