shape constancy (n)

n05709507

type n
lex_filenum 09
def the tendency to perceive the shape of a rigid object as constant despite differences in the viewing angle (and consequent differences in the shape of the pattern projected on the retina of the eye)
Outgoing links
Hypernym constancy, perceptual constancy
Incoming links
Hyponym constancy, perceptual constancy

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