When sound waves produced by an animal excite receptors in 2-year-old Ben's ears,_______________ has occurred.When that sound is identified as being the "moo" of a cow,______________ has occurred.
A) sensation; perception
B) basic perception; intermodal perception
C) perception; sensation
D) reception; sensation

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The first blank refers to the initial process of detecting sound waves, which is sensation. The second blank refers to the interpretation of the sound as being a cow's "moo", which is perception. Therefore, option A is the correct choice.

When Sound Waves Produced by an Animal Excite Receptors in 2-Year-Old