Why Are Sensation and Perception Studied by Psychologists

question 47

Multiple Choice

Why are sensation and perception studied by psychologists?

• A)to understand how mood disorders arise from deficits in perception
• B)because biologists tend to shy away from neuroscience issues
• C)to understand how our brains make sense of the world around us
• D)because biology has little effect on sensation or perception

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Definitions:

Thermodynamics

The branch of physics that deals with the relationships between heat and other forms of energy, and how these affect matter.

Energy

The capacity to do work; expressed in kilojoules or kilocalories.

Irreplaceable

Something that cannot be replaced or substituted because of its unique qualities or significance.

Free Energy Change

A measure in thermodynamics indicating the amount of energy in a system that is available for work during a chemical reaction.