The phi phenomenon is an optical illusion in which stationary objects shown in rapid succession appear to be moving.
Apparent Motion: This term refers to perceiving a sense of motion (movement) where there isn't any actual movement happening.
An optical illusion involves visually perceived images that differ from objective reality, often exploiting how our brains make sense of what we see.
A school of psychology that focuses on how people perceive and experience objects as whole patterns or configurations.