Based on the Opponent-Process Theory of Color Vision, You Could

question 129

Multiple Choice

Based on the opponent-process theory of color vision, you could predict that if an individual stared at a picture of the American flag then shifted his or her eyes to a white surface, the afterimage of the flag would appear to be:

• A)red, white, and blue
• B)green, white, and blue
• C)green, black, and yellow
• D)completely yellow

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Definitions:

Photoreceptor Cells

Specialized neurons in the retina that convert light into signals that can stimulate biological processes.

Innermost Tunic

The deepest layer of a structure, often referring to the inner layer of a blood vessel or other tubular organ.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina that are sensitive to low light levels and are responsible for night vision.

Photoreceptor Cells

Specialized cells in the retina of the eye that respond to light, enabling vision.