Ambiguous stimuli demonstrate that
a. we passively record the events and stimuli around us.
b. we actively construct meaningful perceptions.
c. we are very quick to undergo sensory adaptation.
d. sensory gating prevents us from experiencing sensory overload in everyday situations.
ANSWER: b
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