When physical energy has resulted in a response in a sense organ, it is clear that:
A. perception has taken place.
B. the activation is the result of stimulus.
C. the brain has interpreted the event.
D. a single isolated sense is now perceiving the event.
Perception involves some sort of interpretation, which is not indicated here, B.
A. perception has taken place.
In order to determine the correct answer to this question, we need to understand the process involved when physical energy results in a response in a sense organ.
When physical energy (such as light, sound, or touch) interacts with a sense organ (such as the eye, ear, or skin), it triggers a response in that organ. This response is known as stimulation, and it is the first step in the process of perception.
Option B states that the activation is the result of a stimulus, which is accurate. When physical energy interacts with a sense organ, it acts as a stimulus that activates the organ. So, option B is a correct statement.
However, perception involves more than just the activation of a sense organ. After the sense organ is stimulated, the information is transmitted to the brain through neural pathways. The brain then processes and interprets this information, giving rise to perception. This means that option C, stating that the brain has interpreted the event, is also accurate.
So, the correct answer to this question is both option B and option C. The activation of the sense organ is the result of a stimulus, and the brain interprets the event to give rise to perception.