The Process by Which Physical Energy, Such as Light, Is

question 86

Multiple Choice

The process by which physical energy, such as light, is converted into a coded neural signal that can be transmitted to and interpreted by the brain is called:

• A)transduction.
• B)gate-control theory.
• C)sensation.
• D)the mere exposure effect.

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