Psych 101 Chapter 5 Flashcards
-Sensation and Perception -States of Consciousness
1
Q
What is Sensation?
A
The physical process during which our sensory organs - those involved with hearing and taste - how the react to external stimuli.
(IE: Feel the wind on your face)
2
Q
What is Perception?
A
The psychological process that makes sense of the stimuli (IE: a song reminded you of someone)
3
Q
During sensation our sense organs are engaging in __________(which is the conversion of one form of energy into another)
A
TRANSDUCTION
