Eric's photoreceptors detect light and dark stimuli. Cortical processing then allows him to recognize the words in his psycholog
y textbook. As he reads, Eric relates the information to his own experiences. The action of Eric's photoreceptors illustrates _____. When he relates the information to his experiences, Eric is demonstrating _____.
The action of Eric's photoreceptors illustrates <em>sensation</em>. When he relates the information to his experiences, Eric is demonstrating <em>cognition</em>. Photoreceptors are cells that respond to light and dark stimuli. These cells are involved in sensations. Cognitions are mental processes, like thinking or remembering that transform these sensations into information that can be recalled or stored.
