The process by which we organize and interpret sensory information in order to recognize meaningful objects and events is called
A) sensory adaptation.
B) sensation.
C) perception.
D) signal detection.

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Sensation refers to the process of detecting sensory information, whereas perception involves making sense of that information by organizing and interpreting it to recognize meaningful objects and events. Sensory adaptation refers to the process of becoming less sensitive to a constant or unchanging stimulus. Signal detection refers to the ability to detect the presence or absence of a stimulus in the presence of distracting stimuli or noise.

The Process by Which We Organize and Interpret Sensory Information