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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Perceptual Constancy.
Perceptual Constancy - as a noun
(psychology) the tendency for perceived objects to give rise to very similar perceptual experiences in spite of wide variations in the conditions of observation
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
constancyHypernyms (Closely Related)
perceptionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"One example of perceptual constancy is size constancy, where we perceive objects as staying the same size even when they appear larger or smaller due to distance."
"Color constancy is a type of perceptual constancy that enables us to perceive an object as having the same color despite changes in illumination."
"The phenomenon of perceptual constancy allows us to perceive the shape of an object as unchanging even when it is partially obscured."
"Our brain uses perceptual constancy to maintain a stable perception of an object's size."
"The phenomenon of perceptual constancy ensures that we still recognize a voice even when pitch or volume varies."
