A wave of light proceeds through to the back of the eye where it encounters and stimulates a receptor neuron.What process has taken place?

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Sensation refers to the initial process of detecting and encoding environmental stimuli (in this case, the wave of light) by the sensory receptors in the body (in this case, the receptor neuron in the eye). This process is separate from perception, which involves interpreting and organizing this information into meaningful experiences. Thinking and cognition refer to higher level mental processes beyond sensation and perception.

A Wave of Light Proceeds Through to the Back of the Eye