When you stare at a red surface and look away at a white background, you see a green color afterimage.Which color theory can explain the phenomenon the best?
A)Trichromatic theory
B)Opponent process theory
C)Dual-process theory
D)Volley theory

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The opponent process theory best explains this phenomenon. It suggests that colors are perceived in opposing pairs: red-green, blue-yellow, and black-white. When one color in a pair is overstimulated, it can lead to an afterimage in the opposite color, hence seeing green after staring at red.

When You Stare at a Red Surface and Look Away