Sensation vs. Perception Basics

<p>The minimum energy detectable by an individual reliably</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It separates sensory and decision processes in detecting stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A condition where stimulation of one sense evokes sensation in another</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sensation involves the detection of physical energy, while perception organizes sensory impulses into meaningful patterns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It suggests that specific nerve pathways connected to different sensory organs give rise to distinct sensations and perceptions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It influenced the concept of anatomical coding, emphasizing distinct sensory experiences from specific nerve pathways.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sense receptors convert stimuli into electrical impulses that are transmitted to the brain through specific nerve pathways.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Optic nerves transmit signals to the brain when light hits the eyes, leading to the sensation of sight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Auditory nerves stimulate the brain when sound waves reach the ears, facilitating the sensation of hearing.</p> Signup and view all the answers