Jahrel stares at a blue image for some time and then looks away at a white sheet of paper. According to opponent-process theory,what color will Jahrel see as an after-image?

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According to the opponent-process theory, the color blue is paired with yellow. Therefore, after staring at a blue image, the after-image seen on a white background would appear yellow due to the way our visual system adapts and responds to prolonged exposure to certain colors.

Jahrel Stares at a Blue Image for Some Time and Then