Asked by Mario Salinas on Apr 26, 2024

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After having your picture taken with a yellow flash,you momentarily see blue spots floating before your eyes.Which process best explains this phenomenon

A)  additive colour mixing 
B)  trichromatic theory 
C)  opponent process theory 
D)  subtractive colour mixing

Additive Colour Mixing

The process of mixing different colors of light, where combining various lights can create a broad spectrum of colors.

Opponent Process Theory

A psychological and neurological model that describes how opposing neural systems determine the perception of colors, emotions, and motivations.

Trichromatic Theory

A theory in vision science stating that the human eye perceives color through the relative rates of response by three types of cone cells, each sensitive to different wavelengths of light.

  • Describe the opponent process theory and its significance in colour vision.
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Alyssa ShoemakerApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Opponent process theory states that there are three pairs of opposing colors: blue-yellow, red-green, and black-white. The exposure to yellow light causes a depletion of the yellow opponent process, leading to an increase in the blue component of the retinal image. This can lead to temporary blue spots floating before the eyes.