Perception Is Not Immediate

Multiple Choice

Perception is not immediate. It takes time for the brain to process information, but sensations can be immediate and continuous. This means that the perceptual process requires a person to pay attention to some stimuli, and not to others, but it also implies that the process requires _.

A) that the intensity of the stimuli must be strong
B) that habituation is needed to dampen the strength of stimuli
C) effective perceptual filters to increase concentration
D) Gestalt rules to organize information rapidly
E) some sort of temporary memory to store sensation