Illusion means _____________?
Correct answer: B. wrong perception
- A. false sensation
- B. wrong perception
- C. false belief
- D. both a and b
Explanation
An illusion is an incorrect interpretation of a real sensory stimulus, so it is best described as wrong perception. A false belief is a cognitive error, while a false sensation without an external stimulus is closer to a hallucination.
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