The Purkinje effect refers to the fact that
A) reds and yellows are brighter than blues and greens.
B) reds and yellows are more intense than blues and greens.
C) lights in the green-blue portion of the spectrum are brighter than lights in the yellow-red portion of the spectrum when viewed under dim illumination.
D) lights in the green-blue portion of the spectrum are brighter than equally intense lights in the yellow-red portion of the spectrum when viewed under dim illumination.
E) blue-greens are more intense than yellow-reds at night.

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The Purkinje Effect Refers to the Fact That