Derek is watching an airplane fly by.The plane seems to get smaller as it goes farther away.Which of the following aspects of perceptual constancy allows Derek to understand that the airplane is not getting smaller?
A)shape constancy
B)size constancy
C)apparent movement
D)pattern recognition

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Size constancy allows us to perceive objects as staying the same size, even as they move further away or closer. Therefore, Derek is able to understand that the airplane is not actually getting smaller, despite it appearing that way, due to his ability to maintain size constancy.

Derek Is Watching an Airplane Fly By