Epstein (1965) presented observers photographs of a quarter, dime, and half-dollar that were all equal in physical size. His results showed that _____.
A) familiar size is most effective when other information about depth is absent
B) familiar size is most effective when the observer has both eyes open
C) the quarter was judged to be closer than the dime, when viewed monocularly
D) accommodation is a stronger cue than any pictorial depth cue

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Familiar size is a depth cue that is most effective when other depth information is absent, as it relies on the observer's knowledge of the object's typical size to judge distance.

Epstein (1965) Presented Observers Photographs of a Quarter, Dime, and Half-Dollar