Which of the following is an example of size constancy?
A)Even though Jake sees tiny Yuna on the horizon, he knows that she is about 5'8" tall.
B)Looking at Yuna from a distance, Jakes sees her as the same height as a nearby tree.
C)As Jake reads a book at arm's length, he sees Yuna as larger than the book.
D)As Jake sees Yuna without context clues, he has difficulty estimating her height.

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Size constancy is the ability to perceive objects as having a consistent size despite changes in distance or other contextual factors. In this scenario, even though Yuna appears small on the horizon, Jake knows she is about 5'8" tall, demonstrating size constancy. Choices B, C, and D do not demonstrate size constancy.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Size Constancy