Which Is an Example of a Higher-Order Invariant in Size

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of a higher-order invariant in size constancy?

• A) the size of an object's retinal image
• B) the actual size of the image out in the world
• C) the apparent size of the object as the subject perceives it
• D) the ratio between the retinal size of the object and the retinal size of a stimulus in the background

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