Theories Are Built Primarily on

question 8

Multiple Choice

Theories are built primarily on

• A)scientific observations.
• B)philosophical speculation.
• C)unique definitions of terms.
• D)sociological models.

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Definitions:

Sensation

The process by which sensory receptors and the nervous system receive stimuli from the environment, such as touch, taste, smell, sound, and sight.

Perception

The process by which sensory information is organized, interpreted, and consciously experienced.

20,000 Hz

The frequency of soundwaves that typically represents the upper limit of human hearing.

Iris

The colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil and the amount of light that enters the eye.