Which of the following is true of perception? a. perception is determined by the physical stimuli (e. g., light, sound waves) detected by our sense organs. b. perception is determined by our prior knowledge and the expectations we bring to bear. c. perception is easier for visual stimuli than it is for auditory stimuli. d. perception is determined by a complex interplay between bottom-up and top-down influences.

The correct answer is option d. "Perception is determined by a complex interplay between bottom-up and top-down influences".

Explanation:

Perception is defined as the ability to being aware of an external or internal stimuli. Perception is a complex process and it is determined by a complex interplay between bottom-up and top-down influences. Bottom-up influences refer to any stimuli that is processed by the brain as it is coming in. On the other hand, top-down influences are stimuli driven by cognition and are the result of the brain filling the blanks of an incomplete information.

the reason the two sea urchins don't compete with each other for food, resources, etc. is because the urchins have adapted to the environment but they have also adapted to each other. this is most likely because the genes of the sea urchins.

the statement is true