Margo was so busy playing a video game that she did not notice when her friend started a conversation while sitting right next to her. Which of these statements about Margo's perception is TRUE?
A. Margo did not notice her friend talking because her auditory system did not receive any sound information from the friend.
B. Even though Margo did not notice her friend speaking to her, Margo's auditory system detected auditory information.
C. Sensory systems remain inoperative until a person wants or needs to perceive a certain stimulus.
D. Auditory sensory systems may receive information without our realizing it, but our visual systems receive information only if we want them to.
Answer: B
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