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Chapter 14: Problem 16

Conscious interpretation of changes in the internal and external environment is called a. responsiveness. c. sensation. b. perception. d. accommodation.

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The correct answer is b) perception, as it refers to the conscious interpretation of changes in both internal and external environments through the interpretation of sensory information.

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Option A: Responsiveness

Responsiveness refers to the ability of an organism to adjust its behavior or physiology to changes in its environment. This is not the term we are looking for, as it does not encompass the conscious interpretation of changes in the environment.
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Option B: Perception

Perception is the process through which sensory information is interpreted by the brain to give meaning and understanding of the environment. It involves the conscious interpretation of changes in both internal and external environments. This is the correct definition for what we are asked to identify.
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Option C: Sensation

Sensation is the process of receiving information from the environment through our sensory organs such as eyes, ears, nose, etc. This is not the term we are looking for as it is focused on the input of information, not the conscious interpretation of that information.
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Option D: Accommodation

Accommodation refers to the process through which the eye adjusts its lens in order to focus on objects at different distances. This term is also not what we are looking for as it is specific to the eye, not the overall conscious interpretation of changes in the environment.
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Conclusion

The correct answer is b) perception, as it is the process of interpreting sensory information to understand and consciously interpret changes in both internal and external environments.

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