Warren, Kay, Zosh, Duchon, and Sahuc (2001) controlled the optic flow pattern that participants were viewing while walking in a specially designed room.Participants were asked to walk toward a goal: a red line visible in the virtual reality setup.They found that ______.
A)when the researchers slowed or sped up the optic flow pattern, participants adjusted their walking to be consistent with their goal of making it to the red line
B)when the researchers introduced interference into flow patterns, participants' motion became unsteady
C)optic flow was a direct result of the pattern of eye movements
D)optic flow was a direct result of an object moving back as a person approaches it

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The study found that when the researchers manipulated the optic flow pattern, participants adjusted their walking to reach the goal, indicating that optic flow plays a role in our ability to perceive and navigate through our environment. B, C, and D are not supported by the study's findings.

Warren, Kay, Zosh, Duchon, and Sahuc (2001) Controlled the Optic