Asked by MARIO MURILLO on Jun 28, 2024
Verified
Hearing a sequence of sounds of different pitches is to ________ as recognizing the sound sequence as a familiar melody is to ________.
A) absolute threshold; difference threshold
B) sensory adaptation; feature detection
C) feature detection; sensory adaptation
D) sensation; perception
Sensation
The process by which sensory receptors and the nervous system receive and represent stimuli from the environment.
Perception
The process of organizing and interpreting sensory information to make it meaningful.
Absolute Threshold
The minimum stimulus intensity required to detect a stimulus or produce a sensory response in at least 50% of trials, indicating the limits of human sensory perception.
- Gain an understanding of the core ideas related to sensation and perception.
- Differentiate between various sensory and perceptual processes.
Verified Answer
CL
Camila LouraJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Hearing a sequence of sounds of different pitches is a process of sensation, while recognizing the sound sequence as a familiar melody involves perception, which is the interpretation of sensations. Therefore, the two processes are best categorized as sensation (hearing the sounds) and perception (recognizing the melody).
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the core ideas related to sensation and perception.
- Differentiate between various sensory and perceptual processes.