The Process by Which Our Sensory Systems Transform Stimulus Energies

question 127

Multiple Choice

The process by which our sensory systems transform stimulus energies into neural impulses is called

• A) priming.
• B) sensory adaptation.
• C) transduction.
• D) signal detection.

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