Color constancy explains why ________.
A) the color you perceive in an object depends on the type of light (fluorescent, incandescent, etc.) shining on that object
B) an object is perceived as being the same color whether we see it in bright sunlight or dim candlelight
C) our perception of color is inversely related to the amount of light falling on an object
D) objects seen in bright light are different in color than the same objects seen in dim light

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Color constancy refers to the way our brain perceives the color of an object as remaining the same despite changes in the illumination of the object. This means that an object will appear the same color regardless of whether it is viewed in bright sunlight or dim candlelight. Option A is incorrect because it suggests that the perceived color of an object depends on the type of light, which is not what color constancy refers to. Options C and D are also incorrect, as they do not accurately describe the concept of color constancy.

Color Constancy Explains Why ________