Sensory Adaptation Refers to

question 208

Multiple Choice

Sensory adaptation refers to

• A) a weakening of a neurotransmitter substance.
• B) a perceptual inversion principle.
• C) a decline in sensitivity after prolonged stimulation.
• D) an increase in sensitivity after prolonged stimulation.

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