Question

If you stare at a pinpoint of light in an otherwise darkened room, after a few seconds the light will seem to move. This is an example of __________.

a. Lateral inhibition
b. Visual persistence
c. Phi phenomenon
d. Sensory adaptation

Answer 1

The light seeming to move after staring at it is an example of Visual Persistence.

Step-by-step explanation:

The phenomenon described, where the light seems to move after staring at it, is an example of Visual Persistence. Visual persistence refers to the continued perception of a visual stimulus even after it is no longer present. When we stare at a pinpoint of light, the sensory receptors in our eyes continue to send signals to our brain, resulting in the perception of movement.