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Visual perceptual constancies

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The tendency to perceive objects as maintaining their properties (such as size, shape, and color) even when the retinal image changes.

AP course connection

Topic 2.1: 2.1 Perception

Unit 2

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