Which of the Perceptual Constancies Cause Us to Perceive Objects

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the perceptual constancies cause us to perceive objects as being different from the retinal image they project?

• A) Brightness and size constancy
• B) Shape constancy and size constancy
• C) Colour constancy and shape constancy
• D) Colour constancy and size constancy

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Definitions:

Self-Stimulation Theory

A theory suggesting that behaviors are motivated by the intrinsic pleasure they provide.

Sexual Selection

A mode of natural selection where certain traits become more pronounced in a population because they are attractive to the opposite sex or aid in competitive success among the same sex.

Fecundity

the potential reproductive capacity of an individual or population, often measured by the number of offspring born.

Viability

The capacity of being alive or living successfully, often used in the context of whether a fetus can survive outside the womb or the sustainability of a project or plan.