An object appears red despite the fact that it is illuminated by a green light or a yellow light.This phenomenon is known as ______.
A)color constancy
B)lightness constancy
C)color invariance
D)lightness invariance

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Color constancy is the phenomenon in which an object appears to have the same color under different light sources, such as appearing red under both green and yellow light. This is because the brain adjusts for the color of the light source and perceives the object's color as constant. Options B, C, and D refer to different phenomena that are not applicable in this scenario.

An Object Appears Red Despite the Fact That It Is