Psychology GCSE
Size constancy and perceived distance
What Size constancy and perceived distance means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Size constancy and perceived distance
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An object is judged by its apparent distance, so two objects of equal retinal size are seen as different sizes because one is perceived as further away.
Topics that use Size constancy and perceived distance
- Perception (AQA GCSE)
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