Perceiving a dinner plate as having consistent form regardless of the angle from which we view it is known as
A) continuity.
B) interposition.
C) relative luminance.
D) shape constancy.

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Shape constancy refers to the phenomenon whereby an object is perceived as retaining its shape regardless of the viewing angle or other visual conditions. This allows us to recognize and identify objects consistently across different viewpoints, even though they may appear to have different shapes or sizes.

Perceiving a Dinner Plate as Having Consistent Form Regardless of the Angle