Sensation is the
A) transformation of sound and light into meaningful words and images.
B) detection and encoding of stimulus energies by sensory receptors and the nervous system.
C) organization and interpretation of environmental events.
D) conscious awareness of a familiar stimulus.

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Sensation refers to the detection and encoding of stimulus energies by sensory receptors and the nervous system. This initial process allows for information from the environment to be transmitted to the brain for further processing and interpretation.

Sensation Is the