Explain Size, Shape, Brightness, and Colour Constancy

question 207

Essay

Explain size, shape, brightness, and colour constancy. Give two examples of how strange your world would appear if these perceptual constancies did not occur.

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Definitions:

EEG

Electroencephalography, a non-invasive method to record electrical activity of the brain via electrodes placed on the scalp.

Brain-behavior Research

The study of how brain function and structure affect behavior, including cognitive processes and emotional responses.

MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a medical imaging technique used to visualize internal structures of the body in detail.

FMRI

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a neuroimaging procedure using MRI technology to measure brain activity by detecting changes associated with blood flow.