Discussion 5

Discussion 5

In Module 5, we learned about the visual system. Familiarize yourself with Module 5's objectives, readings, and videos. Use the reading in Module 5 as your primary references, then use the St Leo Online Library for peer review sources and to find relevance to this week's topic.

Please share your information with our classmates on this thread. Question:

1. Briefly describe the role the retina plays in color perception. Use the information regarding the retina and color perception and any additional resources to describe the opponent-processing theory and its criticisms (Goldstein & Cacciamani, 2021).

References: Goldstein, E. B., & Cacciamani, L. (2021). Sensation and Perception (11th ed.). Cengage.

2. What is the Striate cortex, and what role does is play in visual processing?

Please utilize references in PowerPoint.