Regarding size constancy, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A)Size constancy is a completely innate ability.
B)Size constancy is completely based on prior experience and learning.
C)Some aspects of size constancy are innate, while size constancy is also affected by learning.
D)Scientists have not conducted research to determine whether size constancy is innate or learned.

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Size constancy involves both innate mechanisms and learned experiences. Innate mechanisms allow us to perceive objects as having a constant size despite changes in distance (and thus changes in the size of the image on the retina), but learning and experience can refine and adjust these perceptions over time.

Regarding Size Constancy, Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE