The theory that we have three pairs of color receptors and that the members of each pair oppose each other is known as the ________ theory.
A) trichromatic
B) complimentary color
C) opponent-process
D) color discrepancy

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The theory that we have three pairs of color receptors and that the members of each pair oppose each other is known as the opponent-process theory. This theory suggests that we perceive color in terms of paired opposites: black - white, yellow - blue, and red - green.

The Theory That We Have Three Pairs of Color Receptors