Why,really,do We Adapt After Prolonged Exposure to a Constant Stimulus

question 184

Multiple Choice

Why,really,do we adapt after prolonged exposure to a constant stimulus?

• A) so that we will continue to respond to ongoing stimulation
• B) so that we don't become distracted by irrelevant changes in the environment
• C) so that we detect potentially important changes in what's going on
• D) so that we don't become overstimulated by the environment

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