Which of the following is true with respect to the doctrine of specific nerve energies?
A)The sensation we experience is determined by the nature of the sense receptor,not the stimulus.
B)Our brain responds differently when either light or touch activate sense receptors in our 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 no links to cortical pathways.

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The doctrine of specific nerve energies, proposed by Johannes Müller, states that the sensation we experience is determined by the nature of the sense receptor, not the stimulus itself. Each type of receptor is sensitive to a specific type of energy and transmits that specific sensation to the brain.

Which of the Following Is True with Respect to the Doctrine