Which of the following statements is true of sensation and perception?
A. Sensation involves the activation of sense receptors, whereas perception involves interpretation.
B. Perception generally precedes sensation in the processing of a stimulus.
C. Sensation involves the interpretation of a stimulus, whereas perception does not.
D. Sensation and perception are essentially synonyms.
Answer: A
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