Asked by Laney Ankney on May 12, 2024
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Sensory adaptation refers to __________.
A) the fact that our sensory apparatus will respond strongly to a stimulus when it first arrives
B) the fact that, if a stimulus continues on unchanged, our sensory response gradually decreases
C) the fact that we can detect changes in a stimulus only if we have sufficient time to adapt
D) both a and b
Sensory Adaptation
The process by which the sensitivity to a stimulus declines if the stimulus is presented for an extended period of time.
Stimulus
Any event or situation that evokes a response from an organism.
Sensory Apparatus
The complex of sensory organs and parts an organism uses to detect changes in its environment.
- Understand the concept of sensory adaptation and its implications.
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Judeline PierreMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Sensory adaptation refers to both the initial strong response of our sensory apparatus to a stimulus and the gradual decrease in response if the stimulus remains unchanged.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of sensory adaptation and its implications.