The Opponent-Process Theory Is Most Useful for Explaining a Characteristic

question 76

Multiple Choice

The opponent-process theory is most useful for explaining a characteristic of

• A) perceptual adaptation.
• B) retinal disparity.
• C) accommodation.
• D) afterimages.

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