In the Ponzo illusion, although the size of the retinal image is the same for both bars, the depth perception cue of _____ leads us to misperceive the top bar as farther away. Therefore, we conclude the top bar is _____.

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The Ponzo illusion involves the depth perception cue of linear perspective, which makes the top bar appear farther away. Since it is perceived as farther but has the same retinal image size as the closer bar, our brain interprets it as being larger.

In the Ponzo Illusion, Although the Size of the Retinal