Perceptual Constancies

Question 0

-Size Constancy

Answer 0

Involves recognising that an objects actual size remains the same, even though the size of the image it casts on each retina changes. E.g. Train coming towards you.

Question 1

Perceptual Constancies

Answer 1

Refers to the tendency to perceive an object as remaining stable and unchanging despite any changes that may occur to the image cast on the retina.

Question 2

-Shape Cosntancy

Answer 2

The tendency to perceive an object as maintaining its shape despite any change in shape of the image of the object on the retina. E.g. The angle from which you view a clock.

Question 3

-Brightness Constancy

Answer 3

The tendency to perceive an object as maintaining its level of brightness in relation to its surroundings, despite changes in the amount of light being reflected from the object to the retina. E.g. Colour of a couch in darkness.