In contrast to sensation, the term perception is formally defined as the:
A) active mental process of integrating, organizing, and interpreting sensory data.
B) process of detecting a physical stimulus such as light, sound, heat, or pressure.
C) active mental process of understanding the meaning of a difficult new concept.
D) way in which different areas of the brain interact.

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Perception involves the active mental process of integrating, organizing, and interpreting sensory data to make sense of the information received through our senses. It is not just the process of detecting a physical stimulus as in sensation, nor is it solely about understanding difficult new concepts, or the way different areas of the brain interact.

In Contrast to Sensation, the Term Perception Is Formally Defined