Which of the Following Statements Is True of Sensation and Perception

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of sensation and perception?

• A) Perception generally precedes sensation in our processing of a stimulus.
• B) Sensation and perception are essentially synonyms.
• C) Sensation involves the interpretation of a stimulus,whereas perception does not.
• D) Sensation involves the activation of sense receptors;perception involves interpretation.

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