To what does transduction refer?

A) the point at which a proximal sensory stimulus impinges on the organism
B) the conversion of a physical stimulus into a neural signal
C) the psychological sensation associated with a stimulus
D) the electrical activity in the cerebral cortex associated with the perception of a stimulus

Transduction

The process of converting one form of energy into another, as in sensory systems converting physical stimuli (like light or sound) into neural signals.

Neural Signal

The electrical or chemical transmission of information through neurons in the nervous system, facilitating communication between the brain and the body.

Physical Stimulus

An event or object in the environment that influences an individual's sensory and physiological response.