Describe the three types of perceptual constancies (size, shape, and color) and explain how they help us construct meaningful perceptions.
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Perceptual constancy is the recognition that objects are constant and unchanging even though sensory input about them is changing. Size constancy is the recognition that an object remains the same size even though the retinal image of the object changes. Shape constancy is the recognition that an object retains the same shape even though its spatial orientation may change. Color constancy is the recognition that an object retains the same color even though there may be variations in the amount of light that falls on it.
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