Being aware of a sensation even after the stimulus has stopped is called:
A)adaptation
B)projection
C)contrast
D)after-image

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The phenomenon described in the question is called an after-image, which refers to the continued perception of an image after the original stimulus has been removed. Adaptation refers to the gradual decrease in sensitivity to a stimulus over time, projection refers to the brain's interpretation and organization of sensory information, and contrast refers to the difference in perception between two stimuli presented together.

Being Aware of a Sensation Even After the Stimulus Has