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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a. investigate the effects of adoption. b. provide evidence on genetic versus environmental contributions. c. separate the MZ twins from the DZ twins. d. determine whether adoption can influence genetic makeup.
As defined in social psychology, loneliness has to do with ____
a. the number of relationships one has b. the quality of one's relationships with others c. whether or not one craves more contact or connection than one has d. how much time one spends with others rather than by one's self
Family, twin, and adoption studies can identify all of the following EXCEPT a. whether a particular form of psychopathology is influenced by genes
b. whether a particular form of psychopathology is influenced by the environment. c. the location of specific genes associated with psychopathology. d. the approximate degree of influence of genetics for a specific psychological disorder.
Which words would be most challenging for young children?
A. red and green B. lady tall and short C. mommy and lady D. happy and mad