Question

______ involves the detection of physical stimuli from our environment and is made possible by the activation of specific receptor cells.
perception
adaptation
sensation
sublimation

Explanation:

Sensation is the process of detecting physical stimuli from the environment through the activation of specific receptor cells. Perception involves interpreting the sensations. Adaptation is the decrease in sensitivity to a constant - stimulus. Sublimation is a defense mechanism in psychology, not related to stimulus - detection.

Answer:

C. Sensation