If an infant perceives a door as the same shape whether it is closed or ajar, this represents
A) size constancy.
B) intellectual asymmetry.
C) perceptual constancy.
D) retinal parity.

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Perceptual constancy refers to the ability of the perceptual system to recognize objects as having a constant shape, size, and color despite changes in perspective, distance, and lighting. In this case, recognizing a door as the same shape whether it is closed or ajar is an example of shape constancy, which is a type of perceptual constancy.

If an Infant Perceives a Door as the Same Shape