object constancy

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object constancy,

the ability to perceive an object as unchanging even under different conditions of observation. See also object permanence.

constancy [kon´stan-se]

the quality of remaining stable or unaltered.

form constancy the ability to recognize forms and objects as the same in spite of variation in environment, position, and size.

object constancy the capacity to understand that an absent person or object exists and will return.

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