Brightness constancy refers to the fact that
A) the frequency of light waves has a fixed relationship to the brightness of the light.
B) objects are perceived to have consistent lightness even if the amount of light they reflect changes.
C) light waves reflected by an object remain constant despite changes in illumination levels.
D) the perceived whiteness of an object has a constant relation to its lightness.

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Brightness constancy refers to the ability of our visual system to perceive objects as having a consistent level of brightness or lightness, even when the amount of light they reflect changes. This allows us to perceive objects as having the same color and brightness regardless of changes in illumination levels, such as when a object is viewed outdoors in bright sunlight versus indoors under dim lighting.

Brightness Constancy Refers to the Fact That