The trichromatic theory of color vision _________ and the opponent process theory _________.
A)is accurate; is false
B)is false; is accurate
C)explains one part of color vision; explains another part of color vision, but neither explains it completely
D)explains all of color vision in one way; explains all of color vision in another way, but both explanations are accurate

Question

The trichromatic theory of color vision _________ and the opponent process theory _________.​ 
A)is accurate; is false 
B)is false; is accurate 
C)explains one part of color vision; explains another part of color vision, but neither explains it completely 
D)explains all of color vision in one way; explains all of color vision in another way, but both explanations are accurate

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The trichromatic theory explains the perception of color based on the presence of three types of cones (red, green, and blue) in the retina. However, it does not fully explain phenomena such as the afterimages and color contrast. The opponent process theory explains these phenomena using the idea of opponent colors, but it also does not fully explain color vision. Therefore, both theories provide some insights into color vision, but neither fully explains it.

The Trichromatic Theory of Color Vision _________ and the Opponent