Which stimulus is closer to the observer?
Correct answer: D. Proximal
- A. Optical
- B. Distal
- C. Physical
- D. Proximal
Explanation
A proximal stimulus is the pattern of energy that reaches the observer's sensory receptors, whereas a distal stimulus is the object or event located in the outside world.
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