The Trichromatic Theory States That

question 34

Multiple Choice

The trichromatic theory states that:

• A) the visual system treats triads of color as antagonistic to each other.
• B) three types of color feature detectors in the visual cortex are responsible for color perception.
• C) three types of cones exist, each sensitive to a certain range of wavelengths.
• D) species that detect ultraviolet light perceive three colors that are outside of the range of humans.

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Definitions:

Risk-Averse

The characteristic of preferring to avoid risk, opting for lower but more certain returns over potential higher but uncertain returns.

Probability

A measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1, where 0 indicates impossibility and 1 indicates certainty.

Marginal Utility Curve

A graphical representation showing how marginal utility depends on the quantity of the good or service consumed.

Risk Aversion

The tendency of individuals to prefer outcomes that are certain or less risky over outcomes that are uncertain, even if the uncertain outcomes might offer a greater expected return.