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:

Reproductive Strategy

Behavioral, physiological, and life-history traits that organisms use to maximize their chances of passing their genes to the next generation.

Natural Selection

A process in evolutionary biology where organisms with traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on those advantageous traits to future generations.

Inherited Traits

Inherited traits are attributes, characteristics, or predispositions genetically passed down from parents to their offspring, influencing physical, emotional, and behavioral attributes.

Reproductive Success

Reproductive success is a biological concept measuring the number of offspring an organism produces and successfully supports until they can reproduce, contributing to the gene pool of the species.