The tendency for perceptions of objects to remain relatively unchanged in spite of changes in size,shape,and/or color is called _____.

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Perceptual constancy refers to the ability to maintain a constant perception of an object's size, shape, and color despite changes in the sensory information. This allows us to recognize objects regardless of differences in physical appearance. Monocular constancy refers specifically to maintaining the perception of an object's size despite changes in retinal image size. Linear perspective refers to the phenomenon where parallel lines appear to converge as they recede into the distance. The figure-ground principle refers to the ability to distinguish the main object (the figure) from the surrounding background.

The Tendency for Perceptions of Objects to Remain Relatively Unchanged