Affordances refer to the perceived and actual properties of an object, primarily those functional properties that determine just how the object could possibly be used. For example, a chair affords sitting, a button affords pushing. This concept is widely used in design and ergonomics to ensure that objects communicate their purpose to users.

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An Affordance Is

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An affordance is

A) the tendency to perceive tall, thin objects as having greater volume than short, wide objects.
B) the visual depth of an object.
C) the estimated price of an object.
D) the perceived uses to which an object can be put.

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