Compare and contrast the trichromatic and opponent-process theories of color vision. How has this debate been resolved?
What will be an ideal response?
* Trichromatic theory states there are three types of color receptors and best explains color processing by the cones in the retina.
* Opponent-process theory stresses pairings of color experiences and best explains color processing by the bipolar cells and thalamus.
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