How Do Trichromatic and Opponent-Process Theories Differ

question 168

Multiple Choice

How do trichromatic and opponent-process theories differ?

• A) In opponent-process theory,the cells responsive to color operate in conjunction rather than independently.
• B) In opponent-process theory,the cells responsive to color operate independently rather than in conjunction.
• C) Opponent-process theory suggests that there are three,rather than four,primary colors.
• D) Trichromatic theory offers better explains the perception of afterimages.

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Definitions:

Mount Pelée

A notorious volcano located on the island of Martinique, best known for its devastating eruption in 1902.

Pyroclastic Flows

Fast-moving currents of hot gas and volcanic materials that flow down the sides of a volcano during an eruption.

Lateral Blast

A volcanic eruption or explosion that is directed sideways rather than vertically, often capable of devastating areas around a volcano.

Eruption Column

A vertical column of volcanic ash and gas ejected into the atmosphere during a volcanic eruption.