The phenomenon where prolonged exposure to an unchanging stimulus results in a decrease in sensory responsiveness is termed:
ASensory Adaptation
BSensory Deprivation
CHabituation
DSelective Attention
Explanation
Sensory adaptation occurs when sensory receptors become less responsive to constant, invariant stimuli.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Sensation & Perception
- Subtopic: Sensory Adaptation
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