The process that first detects an external stimulus is _____.
A) perception
B) sensation
C) interpretation
D) cognition

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Sensation refers to the process of detecting a physical stimulus such as light, sound, or touch through sensory organs such as the eyes, ears, and skin. Perception refers to the process of organizing and interpreting sensory information to give it meaning. Interpretation and cognition are higher-order processes that involve making meaning and associations based on sensory information.

The Process That First Detects an External Stimulus Is _____