A Student Takes a Drug That Distorts Perception

question 183

Multiple Choice

A student takes a drug that distorts perception. He holds up his hand right in front of his face. Horrified, he yells, "I have a giant hand!" Most likely the drug interfered with __________ constancy.

• A) size
• B) shape
• C) brightness
• D) color

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