A white shirt reflects more light outdoors than in a dimly lit room; however, it is seen as being equally bright in both places. This demonstrates the role of __________ in perception.
a. brightness constancy
b. lightness constancy
c. brightness parallax
d. visual system limitations
Ans: a. brightness constancy
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