Conscious interpretation of external stimuli
A) is sensation
B) rarely occurs
C) is perception
D) is processed in the diencephalon
E) none of these

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Conscious interpretation of external stimuli is the process of perceiving the stimuli, which involves organizing and interpreting sensory information in order to make sense of the environment. Sensation refers to the initial detection of a stimulus, but perception involves the conscious understanding and interpretation of the sensation. The diencephalon is involved in relaying sensory information to other parts of the brain for further processing. Therefore, the best choice is C.

Conscious Interpretation of External Stimuli