The major theories of color vision were first proposed _____.
A) in the 1800s, based on behavioral evidence only
B) in the 1930s, based on some psychophysical data and lesioning studies
C) in the 1960s after Hubel and Wiesel's pioneering research?
D) in the 1990s when advanced brain imaging studies were conducted

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The major theories of color vision, including the trichromatic theory proposed by Young and Helmholtz and the opponent-process theory proposed by Hering, were first proposed in the 1800s. These theories were based on behavioral evidence and the understanding of color vision at the time, prior to the advent of more advanced research methods and technologies.

The Major Theories of Color Vision Were First Proposed _____