Practice mode Psychology

A rectangular table looks rectangular whatever the distance or angle from which it is viewed. What is this an example of?

Correct answer C. shape constancy

Explanation

Shape constancy means we perceive an object's shape as unchanging even when its retinal image is distorted by a change in viewing angle.

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