Felicia Is Nearly Hit by a Car While Crossing the Street

question 14

Multiple Choice

Felicia is nearly hit by a car while crossing the street. Even though it is nearly dark and the colors of the cars appear faded, she tells the police officer it was definitely a blue car. Felicia's experience is an example of ______.

• A)brightness constancy
• B)retinal disparity
• C)size constancy
• D)color constancy
• E)shape constancy

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