(3) 1.12 Color Vision

Trichromatic Theory

The theory that the retina contains three different color receptors for red, green, and blue.

Opponent-Processing Theory

The theory that opposing retinal processes enable color vision.

Color Vision Deficiency

A condition resulting from damage or irregularities to cones or ganglion cells, affecting color perception.

Dichromatism

A type of color vision deficiency characterized by difficulty distinguishing between red and green, or blue and yellow.

Monochromatism

A form of color vision deficiency where an individual sees only shades of gray due to the absence of color vision.

Blindsight

The ability to respond to visual information without consciously perceiving it.

Prosopagnosia

A neurological condition characterized by the inability to recognize faces, often known as face blindness.

Parallel Processing

The ability to simultaneously make sense of several different stimuli.

Color Constancy

The perceptual feature that allows objects to appear to have consistent color, despite changes in lighting conditions.