Multiple choice

What causes optical illusions?

  1. a mismatch of what the eyes see and the brain interprets

  2. your brain trying to trick you

  3. your eyes cannot focus correctly

  4. neurons firing incorrectly
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Explanation

Optical illusions occur when the brain receives sensory input from the eyes but interprets it in a way that differs from physical reality.

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