Which of the following would allow us to understand how sensation and perception work?
A) introspection
B) subjective methods
C) objective methods
D) parapsychology methods

Question

Which of the following would allow us to understand how sensation and perception work?​
A) ​introspection
B) ​subjective methods
C) ​objective methods
D) ​parapsychology methods

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Objective methods, such as psychophysics and brain imaging, allow researchers to study sensation and perception in a measurable and observable manner, providing more reliable and valid information compared to subjective methods (relying on self-report) or parapsychology methods (which are not supported by scientific evidence). Introspection, while historically used in early psychological research, has limitations in its subjective and individualized nature.

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