When someone approaches us,we do not experience the person becoming larger as he or she comes closer,despite the fact that the retinal image is enlarging dramatically.This phenomenon is called

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This phenomenon is called size constancy, as our brain perceives the object's size as constant despite changes in the size of its retinal image. The distal stimulus refers to the actual object in the external world, while the proximal stimulus refers to the information presented on our sensory receptors. Shape constancy refers to the perception of an object's shape as constant despite changes in the orientation of the object.

When Someone Approaches Us,we Do Not Experience the Person Becoming