Which of the following is NOT one of the shortcomings of trichromatic theory
A)It doesn't explain how colors other that red, blue, or green are perceived.
B)It doesn't offer an adequate explanation of the perception of afterimages.
C)It does not explain how color-blind individuals who cannot see red or green hues can still see yellow shades.
D)It does not explain why yellow does not seem to be a mix of other colors.

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Trichromatic theory, proposed by Young and Helmholtz, suggests that the eye detects colors through the relative rates of response by three kinds of cones, each one sensitive to different light wavelengths (roughly corresponding to red, green, and blue). This theory actually does explain how we perceive colors other than red, blue, or green, through the combination of the responses from these cones. The other options (B, C, D) are indeed shortcomings or aspects that the trichromatic theory struggles to explain on its own, which is why the opponent-process theory is often used in conjunction to address these gaps.

Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Shortcomings