Constancy of Perception

Constancy of perception is one of the main properties of our perception, which allows us to maintain relative stability and accuracy in assessing the objects and phenomena around us. This property of perception is one of the key factors ensuring our ability to adapt and learn.

Constancy of perception means that we perceive objects and phenomena in their relative form, despite changes in the environment. For example, if we look at an object that is at a distance from us, then we can estimate its size and shape no matter how close or far it is from us.

However, constancy of perception is not an absolute property. It can be disrupted in some situations, for example, in low light conditions or when there are distortions in our visual apparatus. Also, constancy may be impaired during strong emotional states such as stress or anxiety.

It is important to note that constancy of perception is one of the main factors that allow us to effectively interact with the world around us and adapt to changes in our lives. Without this property, we would not be able to effectively perceive and evaluate reality, and our lives would be less stable and predictable.

Constancy of perception - (lat. Constans, Constantis unchanging, constant)

Constancy of perception is a perception characterized by the constancy of what is perceived, regardless of changes in characteristics that cause the appearance of illusion and a number of other distortions of perception. These characteristics include the shape and size of objects. All this is useful in everyday life for a person, because it prevents a person from making mistakes in his perception. Everything seems stable and the person is as confident in it as he is in his personalities or thoughts.

Thanks to this, we don’t constantly have to check how correctly our brain “perceived everything.” Of course, this does not exclude the possibility of error. Especially when it comes to the material world, where it is hardly possible to guarantee the immutability of properties. However, in the context of the realm of human cognition, this allows for the accumulation of information about the environment without the need to reconsider everything we believe to be true.