Alex is at a rock concert.When his ears send a signal to his brain that he has heard a sound, this process is most accurately called .When he recognizes that the sound is his favorite song, this process is most accurately called .
A)sensation; perception
B)false alarm; hit
C)perception; sensation
D)hit; false alarm

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The process of detecting a sensory stimulus (in this case, a sound) is known as sensation. The process of interpreting that sensory stimulus and giving it meaning (in this case, recognizing it as a favorite song) is known as perception.

Alex Is at a Rock Concert