The theory of color vision that proposes that there are 3 opponent color pairs operating beyond the receptor level is the:
A) Sapir-Whorf hypothesis
B) Opponent-Process theory
C) Young-Helmholtz theory
D) Trichromatic theory

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The Opponent-Process theory proposes that there are three opponent color pairs (red-green, blue-yellow, black-white) operating beyond the receptor level. This theory suggests that there are specialized neurons in the visual system that respond in an opposite manner to each other, leading to the perception of color. The other options are not related to the theory of color vision.

The Theory of Color Vision That Proposes That There Are