Sensation Refers to the Response of Sense Organs to Environmental

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Sensation refers to the response of sense organs to environmental stimuli and the transmission of that information to the brain. Perception refers to the activeprocess of organizing and interpreting sensory information.

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Definitions:

Exhaustion Stage

is the final phase of the stress response, where the body runs out of energy for fighting stress and can lead to significant health issues.

Alarm Reaction Stage

The initial stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome, involving the body's immediate reaction to stress, including the release of stress hormones.

Formal Operational Stage

Piaget’s fourth stage, characterized by abstract logical thought and deduction from principles.

Adrenal Medulla

The inner part of the adrenal gland that secretes adrenaline and noradrenaline, hormones involved in the body's fight-or-flight response.