You know your 6ft tall friend hasn't turned into a hobbit just because they’re standing 50 yards away.
Even though the actual image hitting your eyes (the sensory input) changes constantly based on distance, angle, or light, your brain keeps the "perceived" object stable so the world makes sense. perceptual constancy
Ever wonder why you don’t freak out when a car drives away and "shrinks" to the size of a toy? Or why your white sneakers still look white at a dim house party? That’s at work. You know your 6ft tall friend hasn't turned
A piece of white paper looks white to you in a dark room, even if it’s technically reflecting less light than a piece of coal in the sun. Or why your white sneakers still look white
A rectangular door is still a rectangle in your mind, even when it’s swung open at a sharp angle.
#Psychology #Perception #BrainPower #ScienceFacts #VisualIllusion Key Takeaways for Your Post Perceptual Constancy – Intro Psych Blog (F19)_Group 9