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Tagged > Opponent process theory
THREAD PerceptionOpponent-Process Afterimages
1 Posts • 2339 Views
Psychology Forum
Can anyone provide direction in learning about the physiology that underlies the afterimage effect explainable by the opponent process theory of vision?
THREAD Society & SociologyStraw man theory for winning arguments
5 Posts • 2911 Views
Psychology Forum
Suppose you wanted to win an argument without actually refuting the opponent's position , what would you do? Well, you could try to set up a "straw man". To "set up a straw man&qu...
THREAD PerceptionAfterimage Fatigue - Explained by Glucose
1 Posts • 2198 Views
Psychology Forum
How is the afterimage-fatigue effect, explained by opponent-process theory of vision, attributable to depleted or diverted glucose metabolites?
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THREAD End Of The Universe?
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Philosophy Forum
I have heard several times before about the theory of the 'Big Crunch'. Meaning that the universe will keep expanding as it is now as a result of the 'Big Bang' theory and eventual...
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Pick a box....thats game theory...any f@5k questions
THREAD BiologyEvolution
12 Posts • 3277 Views
Science & Technology Forum
It is a "Theory" However, the people who call it "Just a theory" as a method of depreciating Evolution simply don't understand what a "Theory" is. A Scientific Theor...
THREAD Human's Inevitable Downfall
89 Posts • 22798 Views
Philosophy Forum
Although I agree that world is in all probability impossible I do take issue with you're reason. It is not a lack of civilty that humans posses, I resent the implication of civility. I believe Ma...
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THREAD ArtworkThe Daydream Adventure Club
31 Posts • 12094 Views
Art Forum
I like to day dream that i am Wolverine. I somehow get caught in a wormhole and vaulted back into 200BC and for days i am dazed and confused... believing i am dreaming.I am carted off to an arena as...
THREAD PerceptionI Find Myself Here
20 Posts • 7115 Views
Psychology Forum
Growing up...awww yes....i know that one real good!....Because i'm still in the god damn (pardon me) process!*angry* .....:p ....I believe one changes when one gains new knowledge.During the past...
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THREAD Life & Deathwhat is your theory on life?
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Philosophy Forum
I dont think your on the right path. That theory just flat out sucked. And the one before it, wasnt all that great either.Your simply stating whats in front of you. You didnt take the time to sit back...
THREAD Nature & GeographyglOBaL waRMInG
69 Posts • 18158 Views
Science & Technology Forum
About gobal warming, the theory states [cites] an cyclic effect of abnormally hot/humid and colder dryer cycles as part of the process? So the question is where in the cycle has changes in our enviro...
THREAD God in ReligionGod?
88 Posts • 19725 Views
Religion Forum
I have heard a similiar theory that I will try to investigate someday - From Edgar Cayce that we as children of God have choosen to be physical beings and actually is apart of our growning up. As spir...
THREAD Science vs ReligionIsn't Religion Just a Science or History?
72 Posts • 16570 Views
Religion Forum
Okcitykid, I can see what you are saying, but science cannot be both theory and the search for facts. Unless, the facts you find can be put into a theory that has both a valid beginning and conclusion...
THREAD Origin...
2 Posts • 3403 Views
Philosophy Forum
Thought is processed on multiple levels...Most are only aware of the first 2 levels. Example: (1)You are working a math problem in school but at the same time you process a future unwanted appointment...
THREAD is Arsenal the best team in the country
7 Posts • 3231 Views
Talk Talk
Even though I do love manchester untd, I will have to agree that aresenal is a formidable opponent. And man U lost beckham, which seems like it had to of been a pretty big blow. Then again Real Madrid...
THREAD Physics & CosmologyReality in the melting pot
11 Posts • 10340 Views
Science & Technology Forum
Well to some extent your quite right Ancient, there are two theories of multiverse of which are related to string theory. M-theory where universes are created by collisions between membranes in an 11-...
THREAD The Theory of the Multi-verse(Omniverse)
18 Posts • 5749 Views
Philosophy Forum
So what exactly does the universe have to do with god? Nothing! until you allow him/her/it to enter. So how to open this door to god? First understand how the thought process of your finite mind...
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THREAD Why be polite?
39 Posts • 26951 Views
Philosophy Forum
True, but battling is also a form of competition which breeds new ideas and thoughts in order to best your opponent. I have no problem with the idea of keeping the peace but i think a useful argument...
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