Perrone's Result, Using a Rigid Box Moving Away from the Observer

question 168

Multiple Choice

Perrone's result, using a rigid box moving away from the observer, suggests that the contraction of the retinal image causes the observer to perceive that the box was moving away and getting smaller. The perception of the box getting smaller SEEMS to violate which of the following?

• A) size constancy
• B) shape constancy
• C) figure-ground reversal
• D) proximity

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