The opponent-process theory would predict that after staring at a blue dot for 60 seconds, and then looking at a blank white paper, you would report seeing a ____ afterimage.
A) green
B) red
C) black
D) yellow

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The opponent-process theory suggests that colors are perceived in terms of opposing pairs: blue-yellow, red-green, and black-white. After staring at a blue dot, the blue-yellow mechanism would be temporarily fatigued, leading to a predominance of yellow in the afterimage.

The Opponent-Process Theory Would Predict That After Staring at a Blue