size constancy (Meaning)
size constancy (n)
the tendency to perceive the veridical size of a familiar object despite differences in their distance (and consequent differences in the size of the pattern projected on the retina of the eye)
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the tendency to perceive the veridical size of a familiar object despite differences in their distance (and consequent differences in the size of the pattern pr
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Despite the apparent change in the retinal image, size constancy allows us to perceive objects as being the same size regardless of their distance.
The phenomenon of size constancy ensures that we can accurately estimate the size of objects even when they appear to vary on our retinas due to changes in distance.
Size constancy is an important cognitive process that allows us to function effectively in our environment.
Our brain uses various cues, such as linear perspective and relative size, to maintain size constancy.
