When certain neurons increase their firing rate,you see red.According to the opponent-process theory of color vision,what do you see when they inhibit their firing?
A)Blue
B)Green
C)White
D)Yellow

Question

When certain neurons increase their firing rate,you see red.According to the opponent-process theory of color vision,what do you see when they inhibit their firing?​
A)Blue​
B)​Green
C)​White
D)​Yellow

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the opponent-process theory of color vision, there are pairs of color channels that work in opposition to each other. The red-green channel is one such pair where an increase in activity of red channel leads to seeing red, and a decrease in activity of red channel leads to seeing green. So, when the neurons that cause the perception of red decrease their firing rate, the opponent green channel will be activated, and we will see green.

When Certain Neurons Increase Their Firing Rate,you See Red