Perception of stationary objects as remaining in the same place, even though the retinal image moves about
as we move our eyes, head, and body, is called motion parallax.

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This phenomenon is called visual stability or spatial constancy, not motion parallax. Motion parallax refers to the difference in apparent speed and direction of objects' motion when the observer is moving, which helps in depth perception.

Perception of Stationary Objects as Remaining in the Same Place