Negative after images occur because of
A) a rebound effect in ganglion cells.
B) the McCollough effect.
C) a rebound effect in the cones.
D) colour blindness.
E) colour mixing.

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Negative afterimages occur due to a rebound effect in ganglion cells, where prolonged exposure to a color causes the cells to become less responsive to that color and more responsive to its complementary color.

Negative After Images Occur Because of