The detection and encoding of stimulus energies by the nervous system is called:
Correct answer: C. Sensation
- A. Synesthesia
- B. Signal detection
- C. Sensation
- D. Accommodation
Explanation
Sensation is the detection and initial encoding of physical stimulus energy by sensory receptors and the nervous system. Signal detection is the process of deciding whether a stimulus is present, while accommodation concerns focusing the eye.
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