According to Helmholtz's distinction,the discontinuous patches of colored light you experience when viewing a landscape are your __________,while the "trees," "grass," and "sky," etc.,you become aware of are __________.
A) unconscious inferences; conscious inferences
B) perceptions; sensations
C) sensations; perceptions
D) primary colors; perceptions

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Helmholtz's distinction is between sensations, the discontinuous patches of colored light, and perceptions, the "trees," "grass," and "sky," etc. Therefore, the best choice is C, where sensations and perceptions are correctly matched with the given descriptions. A is incorrect because it refers to inferences rather than sensory experiences. D is incorrect because primary colors are not directly relevant to Helmholtz's distinction.

According to Helmholtz's Distinction,the Discontinuous Patches of Colored Light You