Reynald is participating in a research study where he is watching a dot of light in a dark room. In time it appears to move. Later, he finds out that it was really stationary. This phenomenon is
a. proof that people can start seeing things if left alone for too long.
b. known as the autokinetic effect.
c. also a test for schizophrenia.
d. widely used to make people conform.
Answer: B
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