Sensory Adaptation Is Probably a Behavioural Adaptation That Allows People

question 134

Multiple Choice

Sensory adaptation is probably a behavioural adaptation that allows people to

• A) notice changes in their environment that may signal threats.
• B) notice changes in their environment that many signal safety.
• C) notice constants in their environment that may signal threats.
• D) notice constants in their environment that may signal safety.

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