The registering of a physical stimulus on our sensory receptors is referred to as ______.
A)sensation
B)perception
C)attention
D)registration

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Sensation refers to the initial process of detecting a physical stimulus through our sensory receptors, such as seeing light or feeling pressure. Perception involves higher-order processing where we interpret and make meaning of sensory information. Attention refers to the allocation of cognitive resources to sensory information, and registration is not a commonly used term in psychology for this process.

The Registering of a Physical Stimulus on Our Sensory Receptors