__________ involves the detection of energy by sense organs, whereas __________ involves interpreting sensory inputs

A) Perception; sensation
B) Adaptation; perception
C) Sensation; perception
D) Sensation; adaptation


Answer: C
Rationale: Sensation is the process of detecting external events by sense organs and turning those events into neural signals. In contrast, perception involves attending to, organizing, and interpreting stimuli that we sense.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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