When you see a partially opened door, you know that the door is rectangular even though the image being detected by your retina is a trapezoid.This is an example of the perceptual principle called _____ constancy.
A)geometrical
B)optical
C)shape
D)form

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This is an example of shape constancy, a perceptual principle where the perceived shape of an object remains constant despite changes in the retinal image of the object, such as when viewing a door from different angles.

When You See a Partially Opened Door, You Know That