As you drive down the highway, a child in the back seat asks why the tall buildings downtown are moving so slowly when the roadside is moving so quickly. Because you have read your psychology text, you are able to answer her question by responding that this is an example of:

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The child's question pertains to the perception of motion, which is an important aspect of motion parallax. Motion parallax is the phenomenon where closer objects appear to move faster than distant objects when viewed from a moving point of view. In this case, the buildings in the distance are farther away and hence appear to move more slowly (relative to the roadside), while the roadside appears to move quickly because it is closer.

As You Drive Down the Highway, a Child in the Back