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

question 197

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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Definitions:

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