The theory of color vision based on the idea that we possess three distinct receptor areas for the three primary colors of light is the ________________?

Correct answer: D. trichromatic theory

  • A. primary color theory
  • B. signal detection theory
  • C. opponent process theory
  • D. trichromatic theory

Explanation

The trichromatic theory proposes three types of color-sensitive receptors, most responsive to red, green, and blue wavelengths. Their combined activity helps produce the range of colors we experience.

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