Asked by Brittany Medley on May 08, 2024

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Which of the following is an example of what is meant by perceptual constancy?

A) Moths are always attracted to light.
B) A round pie tin always appears to us as round.
C) Proximal and distal stimuli are always identical.
D) Absolute thresholds always remain the same.

Perceptual Constancy

A psychological phenomenon in which the perception of an object remains unchanged despite variations in its presentation or viewing conditions such as lighting, angle, or distance.

Proximal Stimuli

The stimuli that directly interact with the senses, as opposed to distal stimuli which are objects and events in the environment that provide information for the proximal stimuli.

Distal Stimuli

Objects or events in the external world that provide the basis for the perception of our immediate environment, as opposed to the sensory inputs that they generate.

  • Distinguish and describe the phenomena of sensory adaptation and perceptual constancy, emphasizing their critical role in perception.
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Diane KellerMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Perceptual constancy refers to the tendency of objects to be perceived as stable and unchanging despite changes in their appearance due to changes in environmental conditions such as lighting and distance. The fact that a round pie tin always appears round to us, regardless of the angle or distance from which we view it, is an example of perceptual constancy.