When you look up at the sky and simply notice the clouds, you are engaging in the process of _____; when you try to organize the clouds into recognizable shapes or objects, you are engaging in the process of _____.
A)hallucinations; delusions
B)sensation; perception
C)passive observation; active observation
D)perception; sensation

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Sensation refers to the process of sensing our environment through touch, taste, sight, sound, and smell. This information is sent to our brains in raw form where perception comes into play. Perception is the way we interpret these sensations and therefore make sense of everything around us. When looking at clouds, initially noticing them involves sensation, and then interpreting shapes within them involves perception.

When You Look Up at the Sky and Simply Notice