Detection is to interpretation as sensation is to
A) adaptation.
B) transduction.
C) perception.
D) priming.

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Sensation refers to the detection of physical stimuli and the transmission of that information to the brain. This information is then interpreted by the brain, which is the process of perception. Similarly, detection is the initial step in identifying a stimulus, and interpretation follows, just as sensation precedes perception.

Detection Is to Interpretation as Sensation Is to