Asked by Lechaun Duhart on May 12, 2024

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Brightness constancy refers to the fact that

A) the frequency of light waves has a fixed relationship to the brightness of the light.
B) objects are perceived to have consistent lightness even if the amount of light they reflect changes.
C) light waves reflected by an object remain constant despite changes in illumination levels.
D) the perceived whiteness of an object has a constant relation to its lightness.

Brightness Constancy

The visual perception phenomenon where the perceived brightness of an object remains constant despite changes in illumination.

Perceived Lightness

The visual perception of the brightness or intensity of an object's color.

Frequency Of Light

The number of waves that pass a fixed point in a given unit of time, which dictates the color of light perceived by the human eye.

  • Learn about the function of perceptual constancy, which encompasses brightness, color and shape, in providing consistent perception in spite of fluctuations in the environment.
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Hannah MorrisMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Brightness constancy refers to our ability to perceive the consistent lightness of an object even if the amount of light it reflects changes. This is important for our ability to recognize objects even if they are in different lighting conditions.