Looking at a quarter in your hand casts a different image on your retina compared to looking at a quarter across the room, yet we know that the quarter is the same and retains the same dimensions.This phenomenon is known as
A)perceptual constancy.
B)figure-ground.
C)the Ponzo illusion.
D)Gestalt closure.

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This phenomenon is known as perceptual constancy, which refers to the ability of the brain to perceive objects as having a stable size, shape, and color despite changes in their retinal image caused by changes in distance, angle, and lighting.

Looking at a Quarter in Your Hand Casts a Different