Objects A and B both cast the same size image on your retina, yet distance cues indicate that A is closer to you. Which of the following will you perceive to be true?
A) A is larger than B
B) A is smaller than B.
C) A and B are objects of the same size, at different distances from you.
D) A and B are objects of the same size, at the same distance from you.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This phenomenon is known as size constancy, where despite changes in the retinal image size, we perceive objects as maintaining their size. Therefore, if both objects are casting the same sized image on the retina, but distance cues indicate that A is closer, we will perceive A as smaller than B.

Objects a and B Both Cast the Same Size Image