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Which of the following best defines sensation?
Which of the following best defines sensation?
- The conversion of energy into neural impulses by our sense receptors. (correct)
- The brain's ability to perceive colors.
- The activation of our sense receptors by external stimuli.
- The interpretation of sensory information by the brain.
What is the main difference between sensation and perception?
What is the main difference between sensation and perception?
- Sensation is the interpretation of sensory information, while perception is the activation of our sense receptors.
- Sensation is specific to vision, while perception involves all of our senses.
- Sensation is the conversion of energy into neural impulses, while perception is how we interpret that sensation. (correct)
- Sensation occurs in the brain, while perception occurs in our sense receptors.
What is the electromagnetic spectrum?
What is the electromagnetic spectrum?
- The activation of our sense receptors by external stimuli.
- The conversion of energy into neural impulses by our sense receptors.
- The distance between the peaks of a wave.
- The range of colors that we can see with our eyes. (correct)
What does wavelength refer to?
What does wavelength refer to?
What does amplitude help us perceive?
What does amplitude help us perceive?
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