The Variables That Determine a Person's Ability to Maintain Size

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Multiple Choice

The variables that determine a person's ability to maintain size constancy do not include

• A) the size of the retinal image of the object.
• B) the distance between the object and the person.
• C) previous experience with the true size of the object.
• D) the presence of surrounding objects.

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Definitions:

Misinformation Effect

A distortion in memory that occurs when misleading information presented after an event alters memories of the event itself.

Serial-Position Effect

A memory phenomenon where recall accuracy varies as a function of an item's position within a study list, with enhanced recall for items at the beginning and end of the list.

Memory Reconstruction

The process of piecing together memories from elements stored across different parts of the brain during recall, which can sometimes lead to inaccuracies.

Keyword Method

A mnemonic technique that involves associating a new word or information with a similar-sounding keyword to facilitate recall.