Which of the following makes the strongest argument against the view that perceptual constancy depends solely on higher-order relationships?

A) An ambiguous background pattern will provide little information about the depth of a target item.
B) An inaccurate distance cue will provide more perceptual information than will an invariant size cue.
C) If a distance cue is altered, we will perceive the target object as being further away, even if the invariant relationship remains the same.
D) If a distance cue is altered, we will perceive the target object as being further away, even if the invariant relationship changes.

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Carly Jenna Dalton · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Choice C argues that altering a distance cue leads to a change in the perception of the target object's distance, even if the invariant relationship remains the same. This contradicts the idea that perceptual constancy depends solely on higher-order relationships, as a change in distance cues can still impact perception. Choices A and B provide information about the limitations of visual cues but do not directly challenge the idea of perceptual constancy. Choice D is a duplicate of choice C.

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