Psychophysics is a branch of psychology that studies
a. the relationship between the disciplines of physics and psychology
b. the brain as a physical object
c. the relation between a physical stimulus and the sensory experience it ultimately gives rise to
d. the role of the autonomic nervous system
e. the physical basis of motivation, emotion, and other mental activity
Answer: c. the relation between a physical stimulus and the sensory experience it ultimately gives rise to
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