Which Statement Reflects a Distinction Between the Process of Sensation

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which statement reflects a distinction between the process of sensation and the process of perception

• A) Sensation is not necessary for perception, but perception is necessary for sensation. 
• B) Sensation occurs at the level of the brain, while perception occurs at the level of the mind. 
• C) Sensation reflects the proximal stimulus, while perception reflects the distal stimulus. 
• D) Sensation occurs at the level of the sense organs, while perception occurs at the level of the brain.

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Definitions:

Personal Needs

Basic requirements for individual well-being, such as food, water, safety, as well as psychological longings like love, esteem, and self-actualization.

Ambiguous Stimulus

A sensory input that lacks clear, definitive features, making its interpretation subject to individual perception or context.

Validity

The extent to which an assessment device measures what it is intended to measure.

Measure

A method or device used to quantify or evaluate something, often through numerical values, scales, or tests.