When you look up at the sky and see the clouds,your eyes are engaging in the process of ___; when you think about the clouds and try to pick out recognizable shapes or object,you are engaging in the process of ___.
A) perceiving; sensing
B) sensing; perceiving
C) passive observation; active observation
D) active observation; passive observation

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sensing refers to the initial detection and processing of sensory information, in this case, the visual input of the clouds. Perceiving involves the interpretation and organization of that sensory information into meaningful concepts, such as recognizing shapes or objects in the clouds. Therefore, the correct order is sensing followed by perceiving.

When You Look Up at the Sky and See the Clouds,your