Sensation consists of __________, and perception consists of __________.
A. responding to changes in stimuli; adapting to a non-changing stimulus
B. adapting to a non-changing stimulus; responding to changes in stimuli
C. collecting raw information through the senses; interpreting environmental information using knowledge, experience, and understanding of the world.
D. interpreting environmental information; collecting raw information about the environment
Answer: C
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