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MELISSA CHECO FERMIN
on Dec 22, 2024Verified
The fact that a white object under dim illumination appears lighter than a gray object under bright illumination is called
A) relative luminance.
B) perceptual adaptation.
C) color contrast.
D) lightness constancy.
Lightness Constancy
The perception that the whiteness (lightness) of an object remains the same under varying illumination conditions.
Relative Luminance
A measure of the amount of light that is emitted, passed through, or reflected from a surface, adjusted for the sensitivity of the human eye.
Perceptual Adaptation
The ability of the body to adjust to an environment by filtering out distractions, enabling more efficient processing of sensory information.
- Understand the phenomenon of perceptual constancy and its role in visual perception.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the phenomenon of perceptual constancy and its role in visual perception.