Why Is the Term "Color Blindness" Usually a Misleading One

question 101

Multiple Choice

Why is the term "color blindness" usually a misleading one?

• A) Most individuals are not actually totally "blind" to color,they see things in lighter shades of the actual color.
• B) Most individuals are not actually totally "blind" to color,they see things in shades of white,gray,and black.
• C) Most individuals are not actually "blind" to color,they see two primary colors but are insensitive to the third.
• D) Most individuals are not actually "blind" to color,although they have no functioning cones,the rods allow them to see contrasting colors.

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