Which of the following observations supports the retinex theory of color vision?
A)On average, women perceive finer distinctions among colors than men do.
B)After you stare at a colored object long enough, you look away and see a different color.
C)The apparent color of an object depends on the surrounding objects.
D)Colors seem brighter in the center of vision, and less bright toward the periphery.

Question

Which of the following observations supports the retinex theory of color vision?​
A)On average, women perceive finer distinctions among colors than men do.
B)​After you stare at a colored object long enough, you look away and see a different color.
C)​The apparent color of an object depends on the surrounding objects.
D)​Colors seem brighter in the center of vision, and less bright toward the periphery.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The retinex theory proposes that color perception is based on the interaction between the colors of an object and its surrounding context. The observation that the apparent color of an object depends on the surrounding objects supports this theory.

Answer: D
 The retinex theory also suggests that color perception is influenced by the distribution of light across an object, with colors appearing brighter in areas of high illumination and less bright in areas of low illumination. The observation that colors seem brighter in the center of vision and less bright toward the periphery is consistent with this idea.

Which of the Following Observations Supports the Retinex Theory of Color