Shape constancy is the tendency to perceive familiar objects as having a fixed shape regardless of the image that is cast on our retinas.

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This statement is true. Shape constancy allows us to recognize objects even when they are viewed from different angles or in different lighting conditions. This is because our brain has learned to recognize the fixed shape of the object despite the variability in the retinal image.

Shape Constancy Is the Tendency to Perceive Familiar Objects as Having