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Unit 3 – Sensation and Perception
Topic 3.2
What does the concept of "perceptual constancy" refer to in psychology?
The theory that our perception of stimuli changes based on previous experiences.
The phenomenon where the relative size and shape of objects appear constant even when their distance from us changes.
The understanding that objects do not physically change despite changes in our perception.
The belief that certain perceptual experiences are consistent across different individuals.
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