In which of these would a psychophysicist be most interested?
a) the ways in which the perceptual system translates an incoming stimulus
b) the basic relationship between brain activity and conscious experience
c) identifying the basic sensations, images and feelings that comprise experience
d) the behavior of someone in response to some stimulus
Answer: a
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