Question

As your teacher dims the lights to show a movie clip, you still perceive your friend's shirt as red. Which of the following best explains this phenomenon?a. perceptual set
b. perceptual adaptation
c. color constancy
d. context effects

Answer 1

Answer:

c. color constancy

Explanation:

Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that the term that best explains this phenomenon is called color constancy. This term refers to a feature of the human color perception system in which individuals perceive a color of something as constant regardless of the changing illumination conditions of the environment. Such is the case in this scenario since you perceive your friends shirt as red, regardless of the lighting in the room.