Rules for the Distribution of Property in a Situation Involving

question 53

Multiple Choice

Rules for the distribution of property in a situation involving intestate succession:

• A) vary widely from state to state.
• B) are uniform federal rules.
• C) will govern distribution of an intestate's estate only if such distribution conforms to the clear intention of the decedent.
• D) at common law and today,prevent intestate property from ascending lineally.

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Definitions:

Law of Size Constancy

The perceptual principle stating that our perceptions of the size of objects remain constant despite changes in the size of the images they cast on our retinas due to distance.

Visual Angle Theory

The concept that the perception of an object's size is determined by its visual angle and the distance from the observer.

Retinal Image Theory

The hypothesis that the retina captures visual images like a camera, which are then processed by the brain.

Perceptual Constancy

A feature of perception in which physical objects are perceived as unvarying and consistent despite changes in their appearance or in the physical environment.