Practice mode / Psychology What is perception? A Option A: Stimulus energies are transformed into neural activity B Option B: Nerve cells respond to specific features of a stimulus C Option C: Stimulus energies are detected D Option D: Sensory input is selected, organised and interpreted Correct answer D. Sensory input is selected, organised and interpreted Explanation Sensation detects stimuli, while perception is the higher process of selecting, organising and interpreting that sensory input so that it becomes meaningful. Show answer Report a problem Answer checked 11 October 2026 · How we write and check questions
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Question 02 / Psychology Taste buds on the tip of the tongue are most sensitive to which taste? A Option A: Sweet tastes B Option B: Sour tastes C Option C: Salty tastes D Option D: Bitter tastes Correct answer A. Sweet tastes Show answer Open question
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