The principle of size constancy helps us to ____.
A) understand that ultimately all objects are the same size to our sense organs
B) sense that objects in our environment typically stay the same size from moment to moment
C) perceive that objects in our environment typically stay the same size from moment to moment
D) use our sense organs to correct distorted perceptions about our environment

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The principle of size constancy is a perceptual phenomenon that allows us to perceive objects as having a constant size, despite the fact that the size of the image on our retina changes as the object moves closer or farther away. Choice C accurately reflects this principle, as it states that we perceive objects in our environment to stay the same size from moment to moment. Choices A, B, and D do not accurately reflect the principle of size constancy.

The Principle of Size Constancy Helps Us to ____