Asked by Harrrison Pressly on May 15, 2024
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A state of conscious awareness of stimuli received by sensory receptors is called ________.
A) adaptation
B) projection
C) translation
D) perception
E) inclination
Sensory Receptors
Specialized cells or nerve endings that detect and respond to stimuli, such as light, sound, touch, and temperature, facilitating perception.
Perception
The cognitive process of interpreting and making sense of sensory information to understand the environment around us.
Conscious Awareness
The state or quality of being aware of an external object or something within oneself.
- Describe the processes of perception and adaptation in the sensory system.
Verified Answer
JE
josephine egekwuMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Perception is the correct term for a state of conscious awareness of stimuli received by sensory receptors. It involves the organization, identification, and interpretation of sensory information to represent and understand the environment.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the processes of perception and adaptation in the sensory system.