AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ refers to physical stimulation, while ____ refers to the interpretation of that physical stimulation.
A
Internal, External
B
Afferent, Efferent
C
Efferent, Perception
D
Sensation, Perception
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sensation is input about the physical world obtained by our sensory receptors, and perception is the process by which the brain selects, organizes, and interprets these sensations. In other words, senses are the physiological basis of perception.

Detailed explanation-2: -sensation. refers to the receipt of physical stimulation through special sensory organs. rod (retina)

Detailed explanation-3: -Perception: the process of organization and interpreting sensory information, enabling us to recognize meaningful objects and events.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sensation is the process that allows our brains to take in information via our five senses, which can then be experienced and interpreted by the brain. Sensation occurs thanks to our five sensory systems: vision, hearing, taste, smell and touch.

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