An Experiment in Shape Constancy Would Be Most Concerned with the Relationship

question 78

Multiple Choice

An experiment in shape constancy would be most concerned with the relationship between the image of the object cast on the retina and

• A) the distance of the object from the retina.
• B) whether the infant has had experience with different shapes.
• C) the size of the object.
• D) the object's orientation.

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