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Influences on Perception

Question 10 • Psychology A

__________ constancy refers to the ability to understand that an object retains the same form even when viewed from a different angle.

Answer
A
Structural
B
Shape
C
Brightness
D
Color

Explanation

Shape constancy is the ability to recognize that an object’s shape stays the same even when its viewing angle changes. For example, a door still appears to be rectangular when viewed at an angle, even though its image on the retina looks narrower. Therefore, the correct choice is Shape.

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