An example of shape constancy isA) recognizing that a door is a rectangle whether it is closed or ajar.B) perceiving a ruler to be 12 inches long even when viewed from 6 feet away.C) seeing someone in your peripheral vision.D) scanning a human face from the edges inward.

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An example of shape constancy isA)  recognizing that a door is a rectangle whether it is closed or ajar.B)  perceiving a ruler to be 12 inches long even when viewed from 6 feet away.C)  seeing someone in your peripheral vision.D)  scanning a human face from the edges inward.

tarik sykes · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Shape constancy refers to the ability to perceive an object as having the same shape despite changes in the angle or distance from which it is viewed. Recognizing a door as a rectangle whether it is closed or ajar is an example of this phenomenon, as the perceived shape of the door remains constant despite changes in perspective.

An example of shape constancy is

A) recognizing that a door is a rectangle whether it is closed or ajar.
B) perceiving a ruler to be 12 inches long even when viewed from 6 feet away.
C) seeing someone in your peripheral vision.
D) scanning a human face from the edges inward.

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