Perceptions differ from sensations in that:
A)perceptions depend as much on prior experience as they do on neural cues travelling between receptors and the brain.
B)perceptions are purely psychological,whereas sensations are purely neural.
C)each sensation is actually a large set of perceptions.
D)sensations depend mostly on learning,whereas perceptions are innate processes.

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Sensations refer to the basic processes of receiving and transmitting information from sensory receptors to the brain. Perceptions, on the other hand, involve the interpretation and organization of this sensory information based on prior experiences and expectations. Therefore, perceptions are influenced by both neural cues and prior experience, making option A the best choice. The other options (B, C, and D) do not accurately differentiate between perceptions and sensations.

Perceptions Differ from Sensations in That