Asked by Rabia Randhawa on Jun 19, 2024
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When Petra jumps into a cold lake,she feels as though she is freezing.After a few minutes, she no longer notices the cold and feels comfortable in the water.This change is best
Explained by
A) signal detection.
B) a just-noticeable difference.
C) sensory adaptation.
D) difference threshold.
Sensory Adaptation
Sensory adaptation is a phenomenon in which the sensitivity to a stimulus decreases over time as an organism becomes accustomed to its presence.
Just-noticeable Difference
The minimum difference in stimulus intensity required to detect a difference between two stimuli.
- Explain sensory adaptation and its role in adjusting to changes in the environment.
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Racquel RobertsonJun 23, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
This change is best explained by sensory adaptation, which is the process by which our sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time, allowing Petra to become comfortable in the cold water after initial discomfort.
Learning Objectives
- Explain sensory adaptation and its role in adjusting to changes in the environment.