AP Psychologyeasymcq1 pt
The process by which sensory receptors convert stimulus energy into neural signals is called:
A.Perception
B.Transduction
C.Adaptation
D.Sensation
Explanation
Core Concept
Transduction is the process by which sensory receptors convert physical stimulus energy into electrochemical neural signals that the brain can process.
Correct Answer
BTransduction
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