The Phenomenon of Perceptual Constancy Implies That

question 22

Multiple Choice

The phenomenon of perceptual constancy implies that

• A) the perception of size is not related to the perception of distance.
• B) the farther away an object is, the more we underestimate its true size.
• C) two objects will be perceived as the same size whenever they produce the same size retinal image.
• D) two objects may be perceived as being the same size even though they produce different size retinal images.

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Definitions:

Foot-in-the Door Technique

A persuasion strategy where a small request is made first in order to increase the likelihood of compliance with a larger request later.

Large Request

A significant or considerable demand or appeal made by one party to another.

Lowball Technique

A persuasion strategy where an initially favorable offer is made, only to have the terms change unfavorably once initial commitment is secured.

Compliance

The tendency to agree to do things requested by others, often to conform with social norms or expectations.