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Apparent movement

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The visual perception of movement in objects that are not actually moving, such as in phi phenomenon or autokinetic effect.

AP course connection

Topic 2.1: 2.1 Perception

Unit 2

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