Which of the following demonstrates the phenomenon of brightness constancy?
A)A door looks the same whether it is viewed head-on or from the side.
B)A train viewed at a distance and up close appears to be the same size.
C)A house appears to have the same colour even though parts of it are in the shade.
D)Objects that look similar will tend to be perceived as belonging together.

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Brightness constancy refers to our perception that an object's brightness remains the same even when the illumination conditions change. In the given options, choice C (A house appears to have the same colour even though parts of it are in the shade) best exemplifies this phenomenon, as it describes how we perceive the color (and thus the brightness) of the house as constant, despite variations in lighting conditions such as shade.

Which of the Following Demonstrates the Phenomenon of Brightness Constancy