While the Trichromatic Theory of Color Perception Was First Formulated

question 55

Multiple Choice

While the trichromatic theory of color perception was first formulated in the 1800's; research in 1960s suggested that there were ________ kinds of cones and that each was sensitive to either ________.

• A) two…red, blue
• B) three…red, green, white
• C) two…red; green
• D) three…red, green, blue

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Definitions:

Misestimated Distances

Refers to inaccuracies in the perception or estimation of the physical space between two points.

Misestimate Sizes

The incorrect estimation or perception of the actual size or magnitude of an object.

Convergence

In psychology, it refers to the coming together of sensory information or ideas to form a new, unified perspective; in physics, it's the inward bending of the eyes toward each other to focus on a close object.

Cue To Distance

A sensory signal or perception that helps in estimating the distance between the observer and a target object.