Alex is at a rock concert.When his ears send a signal to his brain that he has heard a sound,this process is most accurately called ________.But when he recognizes that the sound is his favorite song,this process is most accurately called ________.
A) sensation; perception
B) false alarm; hit
C) perception; sensation
D) hit; false alarm

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Sensation refers to the process of detecting a physical stimulus, like sound waves in this case, and converting it into neural signals that can be processed by the brain. Perception, on the other hand, refers to the process of interpreting and making sense of these signals based on past experiences, knowledge, and expectations. In this scenario, Alex's ears sending a signal to his brain is the process of sensation, while recognizing that the sound is his favorite song and feeling emotionally connected to it involves perception.

Alex Is at a Rock Concert