PSYCH 1XX3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Ink Cartridge, Wowow, Complementary Colors
14 Aug 2020
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Objects/surfaces we look at reflect certain wavelengths of the visible spectrum, and the reflected wavelengths trigger specific patterns of response in our brains that cause our subjective experience of colour. All mammals (except primates like monkeys, and us) Have three types of cones in the eye, used for colour vision. Especially good at distinguishing red and yellow against a green background. Can see colours at uv end of spectrum that we can"t (also fish and insects) Colour of potential mate"s feathers provides signals to other birds about health, and influence likelihood to be chosen as mate. A bird that looks dull to us may look super bright to other birds. Allows birds to communicate about attractiveness and health while still remaining inconspicuous in the forest to predators who can"t see. Bees respond to specific patterns/colours on flowers that we can"t see. Primary colours three colours that can be combined in various proportions to make every colour in the spectrum.
