Practice mode Psychology

A tiny point far down a railway track is perceived as a diesel engine. What is this an example of?

Correct answer C. Size constancy

Explanation

Size constancy lets us perceive an object as its true size even though its retinal image shrinks with distance. We know the engine is large, so we see it that way.

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