Practice mode Psychology

You enter a dark cinema in a white shirt and notice it now looks grey, yet you know it is still white. What explains this?

Correct answer D. Brightness constancy

Explanation

Brightness constancy lets us perceive an object's lightness as stable under different lighting, because the brain judges the light it reflects relative to its surroundings.

Report a problem

Answer checked 11 October 2026 How we write and check questions

Tip: press A, B, C or D to answer, and N for the next question.

You enter a dark cinema in a white shirt and notice it now looks grey, yet you know it is still white. What explains this?

Discussion

Have a question about this answer? Cancel reply

You enter a dark cinema in a white shirt and notice it now looks grey, yet you know it is still white. What explains this?

More Psychology questions

Kim is trying to thread a needle in fairly dim light. Because of the low light, which part of her eye will help her most?

Which of the following is NOT a personal factor in perceptual selectivity?

As you slowly move a finger towards your face until it touches your nose, which eye-muscle cue sends depth information to the brain?

Which of the following reduces the chance of a behaviour happening again in the future?

Discussion

Have a question about this answer? Cancel reply