The perceptual attribute of ________ best corresponds to the relative purity of a light stimulus.
A) saturation
B) brightness
C) hue
D) threshold
E) contrast

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Saturation is the perceptual attribute that best corresponds to the relative purity of a light stimulus. Saturation refers to the intensity or brilliance of a color, which can range from vivid to dull depending on the amount of white light mixed with the hue. A highly saturated color contains little or no white light and appears pure, while a less saturated color appears washed out or diluted.

The Perceptual Attribute of ________ Best Corresponds to the Relative