The immediate response by our eyes, nose, mouth or fingers to such basic stimuli as light, colour, sound, odour and texture is called ________.
A)reception
B)awareness
C)perception
D)sensation

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The immediate response of our senses to basic stimuli is known as sensation. It refers to the process of receiving stimuli from the environment and converting them into neural impulses that are sent to the brain. Perception involves higher-level processing of these sensory inputs to create a meaningful experience. Therefore, option D - sensation is the correct answer.

The Immediate Response by Our Eyes, Nose, Mouth or Fingers