Which of the Following Statements Is True of Sensation

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of sensation?

• A)It differs from perception in that it does not require receptor cells.
• B)It is the process of transmitting neural energy into the external environment.
• C)It is the process of organizing information so that it makes sense.
• D)It is given meaning by the brain through perception.

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Definitions:

Random Assignment

A method used in experiments to assign participants to different groups in a way that each participant has an equal chance of being placed in any group.

Random Sample

A method of selecting a sample from a population in which every individual has an equal chance of being chosen.

Confounds

Variables that researchers fail to control or eliminate, which can cause a misunderstanding of the causal relationship in a study.

Operational Definitions

Clearly defined criteria or measures used to describe and quantify a concept or variable in research.