Which statement is true with respect to the doctrine of specific nerve energies?
A)The sensation one experiences is determined by the nature of the sense receptor,not the stimulus.
B)The brain responds differently when either light or touch activates sense receptors in the eyes.
C)Distinct stimulus energies (e.g. ,light,sound)cause different sensations in the same sense receptor.
D)Specific nerve energies involve processing in sense receptors but have few links to cortical pathways.

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The doctrine of specific nerve energies states that the sensation experienced is determined by the type of sense receptor activated, not the nature of the stimulus.

Which Statement Is True with Respect to the Doctrine of Specific