Regarding Sensation and Perception, Which of the Following Statements Is

question 136

Multiple Choice

Regarding sensation and perception, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)We are constantly surrounded by electromagnetic radiation, heat, pressure, vibrations, molecules, and mechanical forces.
• B)The senses are enough to give people a completely accurate "picture" of reality.
• C)During the process of perception, our brain assembles sensations into a meaningful "picture" of events.
• D)Unless your senses translate information into a form your brain can understand, you will experience only a void of silence and darkness.

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Definitions:

Mentally Ill

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DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification of mental disorders used by professionals in psychiatry and psychology.

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Mental Disorders

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