Which of the Following Is an Example of Sensory Adaptation

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of sensory adaptation?

• A)finding the cold water of a swimming pool warmer after you have been in it for a while
• B)developing an increased sensitivity to salt the more you use it in foods
• C)becoming very irritated at the continuing sound of a dripping faucet
• D)All of these are examples.

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Definitions:

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Questionnaire Responses

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