An object's reflection of a percentage of light relative to that of all the surrounding objects is always the same. This fact best explains ________.
A) color constancy
B) reversible figures
C) visual acuity
D) brightness constancy

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This fact best explains brightness constancy, which refers to the ability of the visual system to perceive the brightness of an object as being constant even when the illumination levels change. The percentage of light reflected by an object is taken into account by the visual system when it makes judgments about the object's brightness, contributing to the consistency of our perception of brightness.

An Object's Reflection of a Percentage of Light Relative to That