A neural signal from Mary's taste bud has travelled to her cortex and she experiences enjoyment of a sweet flavour. Which of the following terms describes this process?

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Perception refers to the process of interpreting sensory information and making sense of it in the brain. In this scenario, Mary's brain is not just detecting the sweet flavor (sensation) or converting it into neural signals (transduction), but also interpreting it as an enjoyable experience. Therefore, the correct term to describe this process is perception.

A Neural Signal from Mary's Taste Bud Has Travelled to Her